Appositives (Extra Information)
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My brother a talented musician plays the guitar at local events.
My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar at local events.
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After the long bus ride we finally arrived at the science museum.
After the long bus ride, we finally arrived at the science museum.
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For lunch I packed a sandwich chips and a bottle of water.
For lunch, I packed a sandwich, chips, and a bottle of water.
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I wanted to go outside but it started raining heavily.
I wanted to go outside, but it started raining heavily.
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Can you help me with this problem Sarah
Can you help me with this problem, Sarah?
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The bald eagle the national bird of the United States symbolizes freedom and strength.
The bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, symbolizes freedom and strength.
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Before the game started the players stretched and reviewed their strategies.
Before the game started, the players stretched and reviewed their strategies.
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The art club uses paint brushes markers colored pencils and clay.
The art club uses paint brushes, markers, colored pencils, and clay.
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He finished his homework early so he had time to play video games.
He finished his homework early, so he had time to play video games.
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Class please take out your notebooks and pencils.
Class, please take out your notebooks and pencils.
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Our principal Mr. Hernandez always greets students at the front gate each morning.
Our principal, Mr. Hernandez, always greets students at the front gate each morning.
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During the storm last night the power went out across the entire neighborhood.
During the storm last night, the power went out across the entire neighborhood
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At the fair we rode the Ferris wheel played games ate cotton candy and watched a parade.
At the fair, we rode the Ferris wheel, played games, ate cotton candy, and watched a parade.
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The team practiced every day and they improved their skills quickly.
The team practiced every day, and they improved their skills quickly.
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I think you forgot your lunch Marcus
I think you forgot your lunch, Marcus.
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The Amazon rainforest one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth is home to millions of species.
The Amazon rainforest, one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, is home to millions of species.
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While working on her project Maria realized she needed more information.
While working on her project, Maria realized she needed more information.
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The scientist recorded temperatures measured rainfall observed animal behavior and wrote detailed notes.
The scientist recorded temperatures, measured rainfall, observed animal behavior, and wrote detailed notes.
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She studied hard for the exam yet she still felt nervous on test day.
She studied hard for the exam, yet she still felt nervous on test day.
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Students remember to check your work before turning it in.
Students, remember to check your work before turning it in.
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The Great Wall of China a structure built over many centuries stretches across thousands of miles.
The Great Wall of China, a structure built over many centuries, stretches across thousands of miles.
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In the middle of the crowded hallway he dropped all of his books and papers.
In the middle of the crowded hallway, he dropped all of his books and papers.
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To prepare for the test she reviewed her notes completed practice questions asked for help and studied with friends.
To prepare for the test, she reviewed her notes, completed practice questions, asked for help, and studied with friends.
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We planned to go hiking but the trail was closed so we visited a nearby park instead.
We planned to go hiking, but the trail was closed, so we visited a nearby park instead.
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Mom can you drive me to practice after school today
Mom, can you drive me to practice after school today?