i need to know how to find the whole appositive phrase. Then write just the word that is the appositive. how do i find them its reall confusing....

thankss in advance

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/appositive.htm

This webpage gives a clear definition and some excellent examples of appositives. One way to think of them is "side-by-side nouns."

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To find the appositive phrase in a sentence, follow these steps:

1. Identify a word or group of words that rename or describe another noun in the sentence.
2. Look for words or phrases that are set off by commas, parentheses, or dashes.
3. Confirm that the word or phrase provides additional information about the noun.

For example, consider this sentence: "My mother, a talented musician, played the piano."

In this sentence, "a talented musician" is the appositive phrase because it provides extra information about the noun "my mother." It is set off by commas, indicating that it is an appositive.

To write just the word that is the appositive, you would write "musician" because it is the core noun in the appositive phrase.

Remember to look for any additional punctuation marks that may help identify the appositive phrase.