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1Find the appositive or appositive phrase.Have you seen my cat, a long-haired Persian with yellow eyes?

2True or false?Eliminating the nonrestrictive appositive changes the basic meaning of the sentence.

3What is the appositive in the following sentence?The silversmith Paul Revere warned the people that British troops were going to attack soon.

4What is the appositive in the following sentence:My friend, Tyler, has a broken leg.

5Find the appositive phrase.Mr. Sunshine, dejected and lonely, went to McDonald's and ordered a number 1, the Big Mac Combo, but they gave him a cheeseburger happy meal instead.

6Paul completed the challenge, a remarkable accomplishment by most standards.

7What is the purpose of 'Appositive & Prepositional Phrases'? Fill in the blank: Enriching character and setting through strategic ..... additions.

8In the sentence, "The museum, a place filled with history, was fascinating, " which phrase is an appositive?

9Complete the sentence with the correct appositive:Her favorite book, ....., is a bestseller. A) Pride and Prejudice B) which is a novel C) by Jane Austen D) that is famous

10Which phrase is the appositive in the sentence-Mr. Sonntag hired two new teachers, Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker.

11What is an appositive phrase?a) A phrase that describes a verb.b) A phrase that describes a noun.c) A phrase that describes an adjective.d) A phrase that describes an adverb.

12In the sentence 'The city, known for its vibrant nightlife, attracts tourists from all over the world.', what is the appositive phrase?

13A simple sentence is given: 'Our dog barked at the mail carrier.' If we add the appositive phrase 'a fluffy poodle' to describe the dog, which new sentence is correctly punctuated?

14Amy, my younger sister, starts pre-K this fall.What type of phrase is 'my younger sister'?

15Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence: That clock, a family heirloom, was my great-grandmother's wedding present to me.

16Identify the appositive in the sentence: "My cousin, an avid reader, loves mystery novels."

17Choose the appositive phrase:Beautiful animals, dangerous tigers and roaring lions, can be found doing acts in three different rings.

18Fill in the blank with the appositive phrase:At the beginning of a sentence: ....., Alicia wowed the audience.

19Which part of this sentence is the appositive? 'Sarah, my best friend, is moving to Texas.'

20An appositive phrase is an appositive that includes its modifiers.

21Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence:The president, a charismatic leader, addressed the nation.

22Cuts and bruises, minor injuries for most children, are treated by the school nurse.

23What's the appositive phrase? Maria was a wonderful singer, an award winner in fact.

24Which of the following sentences correctly uses the phrase 'a treasure map' as an appositive phrase?

25Identify the appositive phrase:Everyone likes Mr. Smith, our new band director.

26What's the appositive?Two waterfowls, the duck and the swan are graceful swimmers.

27Identify the appositive phrase (the identifier) in the following sentence:Don Gross was a tough guy, an ex-Marine who had never lost his military manner. (Michael Crichton, Prey)

28I know the real reason for your anger: THE PAIN OF CONSTIPATION.

29What is the appositive in this sentence?Samantha made a salad, a Caesar salad with garlic croutons.

30Choose the appositive:A lover of popcorn, Sparky was often spotted at the state fair.

31True or False: In the sentence 'Sarah, can you help me with this box?', the word 'Sarah' is an appositive.

32Choose the appositive phrase: Dave Lewis, a teacher at Lawson, works with many aspiring musicians.

33Which is the appositive in the sentence? He always eats chocolate, white Hersheys, when he is worried.

34What is the appositive or appositive phrase in the sentence?The fireman, the one with the badge, talked to the students about fire safety.

35What is the definition of an appositive?

36Choose the noun the appositive phrase is referring to: The coast of Africa, one of the world's largest continents, is a prosperous trading region.

37What is the appositive or appositive phrase in the following sentence?My favorite vegetable asparagus is at its peak in the early spring.

38Select the appositive or appositive phrase.In the time of the Roman Republic, only male Roman citizens were allowed to wear the toga, a long cloth wrapped around the body.

39Appositive is when a noun renames of explains the subject WITHOUT the use of linking verbs. In the sentence below, which noun functions as appositive?Zijan, our coach, advised us to focus on the championship.

40What type of phrase is in the sentence? Providence, the care and guidance of God, is responsible for my survival.

41Identify the appositive ..... George W Bush, the 41st President of the United States, passed away last Friday.

42Identify the sentence where the appositive is not necessary:A) The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. B) The author, J.K. Rowling, wrote Harry Potter. C) J.K. Rowling, the author, wrote Harry Potter. D) The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.

43Find the appositive:John F. Kennedy, president from 1960-1963, was shot and killed in Texas on November 22, 1963.

44What is the main job of an appositive in a sentence?

45Which is correct for: Mrs. Sanchez, the super awesome writing teacher is teaching us appositive phrases.

46Complete the sentence with the most defining appositive phrase: "Mount Everest, ....., is a challenge for even the most experienced climbers."

47What would the sentence be without the appositive?Raiyan, a very fast person, plays Xbox.

48Detective Pikachu, a talking Pokemon, tries to solve mysteries. What is the appositive?

49Find the appositive phrase in the following sentence:Everyone likes Mr. Smith, our band director.

50What is the appositive phrase in this sentence?Pedro, a tall and slender man, rescued the kitten from the tree.

51Select the appositive or appositive phrase.The largest eggs in the world are those of ostriches, the world's largest living birds.

52Analyze the sentence structure: "The car, a red convertible, sped down the highway."What PURPOSE does the appositive best serve in this sentence?

53True or False: An appositive is a phrase that renames or gives more information about a noun or noun phrase right next to it.

54Choose the sentence that correctly uses "a popular video game" as an appositive phrase for "Minecraft."

55Appositive Phrases add character depth and background through strategic descriptive insertions.

56This phrase renames a preceding noun and is usually set off with commas.

57Identify the appositive:'The Eiffel Tower, an iconic landmark, is located in Paris.'

58In the sentence, "My friend, the doctor, likes to go skiing in the winter.". What is the appositive?

59Choose the appositive phrase.Mom's favorite tea, an organic mix, is expensive.

60Which of the following is NOT an appositive phrase?

61What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence?After a five-month siege, the Nez Perce were relocated to Indian Territory, a region that is nowpart of Oklahoma.