Each sentence contains an appositive phrase. Determine whether the appositive phrase is essential or non–essential. Mark the sentence that punctuates the appositive phrase correctly.

Question

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Ashe’s first title a singles title was in 1965.
Ashe’s first title a singles title was in 1965.

Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.

Answer 1

The appositive phrase "a singles title" in this sentence is non-essential, providing additional information about Ashe's first title but not changing the meaning of the sentence. The correct punctuation is:

Ashe’s first title, a singles title, was in 1965.