Ricky, a skilled fisherman, sped through the waves in his fishing boat, seeking the elusive blue marlin. The marlin, a giant fish with a sword-like protrusion on it's head, is thought to be one of the great prizes for a fisherman to catch. Scanning the horizon and paying close attention to the wind and currents, Ricky let his mind wander to what it would be like to catch a giant marlin and break the world record. The record, a phantom he had been chasing for years, belonged to another man, but Ricky vowed to be one to break it.
What is the function of the appositive phrase "a skilled fisherman,"?
The function of the appositive phrase "a skilled fisherman" is to provide additional information about the subject of the sentence, Ricky. It adds descriptive detail to help characterize Ricky as an experienced and proficient fisherman.
Does it use adjectives?
Yes, the appositive phrase "a skilled fisherman" uses an adjective "skilled" to describe the noun "fisherman." Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, and in this case, "skilled" describes the quality of Ricky as a fisherman.
Choose two more appositive phrases from the passage.
1. "the elusive blue marlin"
2. "a giant fish with a sword-like protrusion on it's head"
Which group of words is an appositive phrase?
The girl from St. Augustine, a town in Florida, is coming to visit for Thanksgiving.