Question

what is the appositive in this sentence "joe bought a dozen tulips"

Answer 1

An appositive explains or renames a noun. I do not see an appositive in that sentence.

Answer 2

I meant "My Uncle joe bought a dozen tulips"

Answer 3

uncle joe

Answer 4

If it's, "My uncle, Joe, bought a dozen tulips." It would be "Joe."

Answer 5

but uncle is capitalized

Answer 6

so its his title

Answer 7

I thought that was only if it accompanied the name. Such as, "Uncle Joe bought a dozen tulips."

Answer 8

idk then, lol

Answer 9

what about this one " the town has a new restaurant 'the black box located at 12th in westminister

Answer 10

"The town has a new restaurant, the Black Box, located at 12th in Westminster."
The appositive? "the Black Box." :)