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Note: Appositive refers only to noun phrase. A modifier could be an adjective, adverb, adjectivial phrase, adverbial phrase, prepositional phrase etc.
If the appositive provides "essential information", do not separate it with commas
The famous singer Taylor Swift is currently on tour.
If the appositive provides "nonessential information", separate it with commas.
Taylor Swift, the famous singer, is currently on tour.
The same rule applies if the appositive comes before the word that it is referring to.
A brilliant writer, Kurt Vonnegut has influenced generations of minds.
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