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An appositive phrase is an appositive with all its modifiers; nonessential appositives and phrases are set off by
commas.
Examples:
1. Andrew, our next-door neighbor, is a kind man.
2. Our next-door neighbor Andrew is a kind man.

Practice 14E: Appositives. Add commas as needed.

1. Herod the kind of Judea sought the death of Christ.
2. This is Jacob our moderator.
3. Adam and Kyle my brothers passed the test.
4. The uncompromising leader of the Israelites Moses defied the king.
5. John Calvin the famous reformer of Geneva translated many books.

Conjunctive Adverbs
Use commas to set off a conjunctive adverb within, before, or after an independent clause.

Conjunctive Adverbs
accordingly hence of course
also however otherwise
anyhow indeed similarly
as a result instead still
besides likewise subsequently
consequently meanwhile then
conversely moreover there
finally nevertheless therefore
furthermore next on the other hand

Examples:
1. Joan did well on the test. John, on the other hand, needs to study more.
2. I enjoy cooking. However, I dislike cleaning up afterwards.
3. She, however, dislikes cleaning up afterwards.
4. She dislikes cleaning up afterwards, however.
5. Also correct (more on this coming up): I enjoy cooking; however, I dislike cleaning up afterwards.

Practice 14F: Conjunctive Adverbs. Add commas as needed.
1. He will of course let you know when the flight arrives.

2. Lawrence will however call us when dinner is ready.
3. Of course I like you.

4. On the other hand Pastor Kelly might like housecleaning.
5. When I left home, I determined that I was ready to teach the class of course.

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