1. Appositive Phrases

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

3. 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.)

4. 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.

5. Appositive Phrases Try it:
Ms. Patchak, 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.