An appositive functions exactly like an adjective, modifying and clarifying the noun it describes. True or false

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Kelly Paul

3 February, 12:37

An appositive functions exactly like an adjective, modifying and clarifying the noun it describes. True or false

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Maryjane · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

An appositive, or apposition, is actually a noun or noun phrase that is used to rename some other noun that is right beside it. It can be a short or long phrase, or a single word. Check the example:

The insect, a beetle, was making a weird noise.

Amiah Solomon · Answer 2

I believe the statement is false. My reasoning is the word "appositive" is another term for apposition and after reading the definition of this word it sounds like a description of a synonym and not an adjective.