A grammar post about what appositives are and how to use them in your writing For this Grammar Tip Tuesday, I decided to spread some "appositive" vibes and give those wanting to improve their grammar a few tips on how to recognize and use appositives and appositive phrases. As a former composition and grammar teacher, I spent most of my time trying to find ways to explain grammar in ways that were clear and easy to remember. So let's get into what an appositive is and isn't. What is an...

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