Each sentence contains an appositive phrase. Determine whether the appositive phrase is essential or non–essential. Mark the sentence that punctuates the appositive phrase correctly.
(1 point)
Responses
Ashe’s first title a singles title was in 1965.
Ashe’s first title a singles title was in 1965.
Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.
The appositive phrase "a singles title" in this sentence is non-essential, providing additional information about Ashe's first title but not changing the meaning of the sentence. The correct punctuation is:
Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.
The correct sentence that punctuates the appositive phrase correctly is:
Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.
The appositive phrase in this sentence is "a singles title". To determine whether it is essential or non-essential, we need to evaluate if it provides necessary information or additional information.
In this case, the phrase "a singles title" is providing additional information about Ashe's first title, but it is not required to understand the main point of the sentence. Therefore, it is a non-essential appositive.
The correct sentence that punctuates the appositive phrase correctly is:
Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.