The appositive phrase in this sentence is "a former stage actor". It provides additional information about Charlie Chaplin. The appositive phrase is non-essential because it can be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning. Therefore, the correct punctuation for this sentence is:
Charlie Chaplin, a former stage actor, began his film career in 1914.
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.
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Charlie Chaplin a former stage actor began his film career in 1914.
Charlie Chaplin a former stage actor began his film career in 1914.
Charlie Chaplin, a former stage actor, began his film career in 1914.
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