when should you use commas or dashes to set off an appositive phrase
Answers to the whole language arts unit 3 dramatic transformation practice test
1.
Part A A.
Part B B.
2.
Part A D.
Part B C.
3. A.
4. C.
5. C.
6. D.
7. D.
8. C.
9. B.
10. B.
B. When it is not essential to understand the sentence.
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An appositive is a small section of extra information which is inserted into a sentence for clarification. Commas are usually used to offset the appositive, but if the appositive contains one or more commas, that would get confusing for the reader. When using an appositive that contains a comma, offset it with dashes, instead.
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To determine whether to use commas or dashes to set off an appositive phrase, you need to understand the function and significance of appositives.
An appositive is a word or phrase that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It helps to clarify or rename the noun or pronoun it modifies. Appositives can be essential (restrictive) or nonessential (non-restrictive) to the meaning of the sentence.
1. Essential (restrictive) appositives:
- In essential appositives, the information they provide is essential to identifying or defining the noun or pronoun. These appositives are not set off by commas or dashes.
- Example: "My friend Joe loves playing the guitar."
In this sentence, "Joe" is an essential appositive to the noun "friend" because it specifically identifies which friend is being referred to.
2. Nonessential (non-restrictive) appositives:
- Nonessential appositives, on the other hand, provide extra, non-essential information about the noun or pronoun. These are set off by commas or dashes.
- Example:
- "My wife, Lisa, is a doctor."
In this sentence, "Lisa" is a nonessential appositive that provides additional information about the noun "wife."
- "The President's speechwriter— who is also an accomplished author —delivered a powerful speech."
In this sentence, the appositive "who is also an accomplished author" provides extra information about the "speechwriter."
When deciding between commas or dashes for nonessential appositives, you have some flexibility in choosing which punctuation to use. Commas are the more common choice for setting off nonessential appositives, while dashes can be used to create a stronger break or emphasis.
Remember, essential appositives are not set off by commas or dashes, while nonessential appositives are separated by commas or dashes for clarity and emphasis.