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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is syntax?
the way words are arranged in a sentence
the use of strong verbs and nouns
the use of figurative devices for effect
the use of punctuation for effect
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of an appositive?to complete a sentenceto further describe a nounto show actionto start a sentence
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAn appositive provides more information about a noun.YesNo
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAn appositive can be set apart by 1 or 2 commas.YesNo
- 5. Multiple ChoiceChoose the appositive in the sentence.
Jada, my sister, is beautiful.Jadamy sisterbeautiful - 6. Multiple ChoiceChoose the appositive.
I haven't been to the new mall, but I will go on Sat.new mallbut I will gono appositive - 7. Multiple ChoiceChoose the appositive.
The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.the ownerand they became lostno appositive - 8. Multiple ChoiceChoose 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'sJohnny Deppno appositive - 9. Multiple Choice"He laughed, sang, and danced until the day he died" is an example of....diazeugmaappositionantonymsynonym
- 10. Open Ended
Add to the sentence below so that it includes both an apposition AND a diazeugma:
Grendel’s mother emerged from her lair.
- 11. Open Ended
Add to the sentence below so that it includes both an apposition AND a diazeugma:
Just before his death, Beowulf removed his golden necklace.
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