Appositive phrases Definition: Consists of a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

Appositive phrases The appositive can be short or long. The appositive will ALWAYS have a comma in front of it and behind it. (and often starts sent.)

Appositive phrases Examples: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen floor. The insect, a large cockroach with hairy legs, is crawling across the kitchen floor.

Appositive phrases Try it: Mrs. Murray, my English teacher, is the best. Put in your own: I went to a clothing store. I went to a clothing store, Aeropostale. I went to Aeropostale, a clothing store.