Asked by Anonymous

What is the appositive in this sentence?
My brother, Randy, is a comic book collector.

Brother**

Randy

Comic book

Collector
Answered by Writeacher
No, "brother" is the subject of the sentence.

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/appositive.htm
Answered by Anonymous
Would it be Randy then?
Answered by Writeacher
Yes. And notice the two commas, one before and one after. Unless the appositive comes at the end of a sentence, that's also what's needed -- 2 commas!
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you so much
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome!