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  1. 25-Nov-2010, 02:52 #1
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    Default What is the difference between modifier and appositives

    Hi all,


    What is the difference between modifier and appositives ?


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  2. 26-Nov-2010, 05:34 #2
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    Default Re: What is the difference between modifier and appositives

    An appositive rephrases, renames, etc, while a modifier changes in some way- describing, commenting, measuring, etc.
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