Is this an appositive phrase?
The tangy scent of barbeque drew us TOWARD THE LITTLE CAFE.
Thanks
-MC
No.
An appositive is a phrase that explains a noun. The barbecue, ribs and chicken legs, was almost ready for supper.
Ribs and chicken gives a specific explanation of a general noun.
Could it be an adverb phrase?
-MC
Yes, "TOWARD THE LITTLE CAFE" is an appositive phrase in this sentence. To determine this, we can break down the sentence and analyze the components:
1. "The tangy scent of barbeque" - This is the main subject of the sentence.
2. "drew us" - This is the main verb of the sentence, indicating the action.
3. "TOWARD THE LITTLE CAFE" - This is an appositive phrase that provides additional information about the direction in which the tangy scent of barbeque drew "us."
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides more information about another noun or pronoun in a sentence. In this case, "TOWARD THE LITTLE CAFE" is providing additional information about the direction in which "us" (the subject of the verb) was drawn.