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1. MOUDLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
GROUP 6
PRESENTATION

2. QUESTION 6.
• Define and explain what an Appositive Phrase and
construct twenty sentences then underlined a potion
that illustrates the phrase stating the grammatical
functions.

3. AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE
•An Appositive Phrase is a noun phrase that renames
and describes another noun or pronoun in a sentence.
And it usually set off by commas.
•In each of the above examples, the Appositive
Phrase is underlined. The grammatical function of
the Appositive Phrase is to provide additional
information about the noun or noun phrase it
follows.

4. HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATE
AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE
1. My friend, the doctor, is coming over for dinner tonight.
(The appositive phrase is “the doctor,” which renames “my friend.”)
2. The car, a red convertible, was parked in the driveway.
(The appositive phrase is “a red convertible,” which describes “the car.”)
3. The movie star, known for her beauty, was walking down the red carpet.
(The appositive phrase is “known for her beauty,” which describes “the movie
star.”)

5. 4. My favorite food, pizza, is not very healthy.
(The appositive phrase is “pizza,” which renames “my favorite food.”)
5. The city, a bustling metropolis, never sleeps.
(The appositive phrase is “a bustling metropolis,” which describes “the city.”)
6. My sister, a talented musician, is playing the piano.
(The appositive phrase is “a talented musician,” which describes “my sister.”)
7. The book, a classic novel , is a must-read.
(The appositive phrase is “a classic novel,” which describes “the book.”)

6. 8. The dog, a golden retriever , is very friendly.
(The appositive phrase is “a golden retriever,” which describes “the dog.”)
9. The teacher, a strict disciplinarian, gave us a lot of homework.
(The appositive phrase is “a strict disciplinarian,” which describes “the teacher.”)
10. The city, famous for its nightlife, attracts many tourists.
(The appositive phrase is “famous for its nightlife,” which describes “the city.”)
11. The painting, a masterpiece by Picasso, sold for millions of dollars.
(The appositive phrase is “a masterpiece by Picasso,” which describes “the
painting.”)

7. 12. The athlete, a world record holder, won the gold medal.
(The appositive phrase is “a world record holder,” which describes “the athlete.”)
13. The flower, a beautiful rose, was in full bloom.
(The appositive phrase is “a beautiful rose,” which describes “the flower.”)
14. The car, a Toyota Camry, was parked in the garage.
(The appositive phrase is “a Toyota Camry,” which describes “the car.”)
15. The singer, a rising star, performed at the concert.
(The appositive phrase is “a rising star,” which describes “the singer.”)

8. 16. The building, a historic landmark, was being renovated.
(The appositive phrase is “a historic landmark,” which describes “the building.”)
17. The fruit, a juicy peach, was delicious.
(The appositive phrase is “a juicy peach,” which describes “the fruit.”)
18. The actor, a Hollywood legend, passed away last night.
(The appositive phrase is “a Hollywood legend,” which describes “the actor.”)

9. 19. The city, a cultural hub, has many museums and art galleries.
(The appositive phrase is “a cultural hub,” which describes “the city.”)
20. The dessert, a rich chocolate cake, was too sweet for my taste.
(The appositive phrase is “a rich chocolate cake,” which describes “the dessert.”)