An appositive provides more information about a noun.
Yes
No
2. Multiple Choice
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If you don't know the meaning of a word, an appositive can help you.
Yes
No
3. Multiple Choice
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Choose the appositive. I haven't been to the new mall, but I will go on Sat.
new mall
but I will go
no appositive
4. Multiple Choice
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An appositive can be set apart by 1 or 2 commas.
Yes
No
5. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Choose the appositive in the sentence. Jada, my sister, is beautiful.
Jada
sister
beautiful
6. Multiple Choice
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Choose the appositive. John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.
John
Texas
no appositive
7. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Choose the appositive. The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.
the owner
and they became lost
no appositive
8. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Choose the appositive. I can't wait until Friday night. We are going to eat at Cane's, and then we are going to the movie. We are going to see Pirates of the Caribbean. I am anxious to see my favorite actor, Johnny Depp.
Cane's
Johnny Depp
no appositive
9. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
10. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
11. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My cousin, John, is my favorite cousin.
My cousin John is my favorite cousin.
My cousin John, is my favorite cousin.
My cousin, John is my favorite cousin.
12. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.
Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.
Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
13. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
What is the appositive(s) phrase? Roald Dahl, a famous children's author, wrote many of his books in pencil on yellow legal pads.
Roald Dahl
a famous children's author
wrote many of his books
yellow legal pads
14. Multiple Choice
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What is the appositive(s) phrase? The female kingfisher, a large-headed bird that lives near the water, is known for its bright plumage.
female kingfisher
bright plumage
large-headed bird
a large-headed bird that lives near the water
15. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
What is the appositive(s) phrase? Yesterday, Simon and I ate at Tasty's, a small deli near our house.
a small deli
a small deli near our house
Tasty's
Simon and I ate at Tasty's
16. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
What is the appositive(s) phrase? Mr. Riley, our neighbor, is moving to a different city.
Mr. Riley
moving to a different city
Mr. Riley, our neighbor
our neighbor
17. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
What is the appositive(s) phrase? The car, a silver Honda, had two flat tires.
The car
had two flat tires
The car
a silver Honda
18. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Remember the appositive adds detail. If it is essential information, no commas are needed. Make sure whatever you see as the appositive is the add on not the important information.