What is an appositive phrase?

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What is an appositive phrase?

An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun in a sentence. It provides additional information about the noun or pronoun it is referring to. The appositive phrase is usually set off by commas and can be found either before or after the noun or pronoun it is modifying. It helps to provide more clarity and detail to the sentence.