* Appositive Phrases: These phrases rename or explain a noun or pronoun that comes directly before them. They are set off by commas.
* Example: "My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar." "A talented musician" is the appositive phrase, explaining "brother."
* Indirect Objects: These are the recipients of the action of a verb, often answering the question "to whom?" or "for whom?"
* Example: "I gave my friend a gift." "My friend" is the indirect object, receiving the gift.
The problem: An appositive phrase always modifies a noun or pronoun, and indirect objects are not nouns or pronouns. They are part of the verb's structure.
Example of a sentence with both an indirect object and an appositive phrase:
"I gave my friend, a talented artist, a beautiful painting."
* Indirect Object: "my friend"
* Appositive Phrase: "a talented artist" (explaining "my friend")