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Appositive PhraseSet 8

1Consider the sentence: 'Mr. Chen, my math teacher, assigned a lot of homework.' If you remove the appositive phrase, the sentence still clearly states that .....

2What is the Appositive Phrase? The couple, sitting by the fire, sipped coffee.

3What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence?James Monroe, an earlier president, had hoped to establish a similar policy.

4Complete the sentence with the appropriate appositive:Our dog, ....., loves to chase squirrels.

5Juan, a professional golfer, doesn't run into bears at work.

6If you remove the non-restrictive appositive from the sentence, "The Eiffel Tower, a famous landmark in Paris, attracts millions of visitors," what is the effect?

7Choose the sentence that correctly uses an appositive phrase.a) The cat, a black and white, is sleeping.b) The cat is sleeping.c) The cat, a black and white, is playing.d) The cat, a black and white, is eating.

8Okay, for the grand finale! Let's put it all together. Which sentence below successfully uses all three tools:a prepositional phrase, an appositive, AND an absolute phrase?

9Fran, my oldest sister, works for Sony Corporation in Japan.

10When can an appositive be used in a sentence?

11Identify the appositive phrase:A popular US president, John F. Kennedy was known for his eloquent and inspirational speeches.

12Create a sentence using an appositive to describe your favorite movie.

13Write a sentence using an appositive.

14Identify the nonessential appositive:My favorite student, Ian, is amazing at math.

15What type of phrase is the following:The man, his assistant for the day, is usually working on parking lot duty.

16We were watching TV on the couch, the old brown one, and eating sandwiches.

17Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: "Emma saw the teacher's explanation of the project, a detailed guide to success, as very helpful."

18What are some of the main differences between Ford's car, one of the most advanced vehicles of its day, and modern cars?

19What is the appositive in this sentence? My sister, a talented musician, plays the violin.

20How could you revise this sentence to add the phrase 'who is afraid of heights' as a non-essential aside using parentheses? My friend wouldn't go on the Ferris wheel.

21My dream, to act on Broadway, will hopefully come true once I move to New York."To act on Broadway" could be considered an appositive phrase.

22Choose the appositive phrase A very strong man, Uncle Henry, was able to carry the entire pallet of bricks by himself.

23Is this appositive restrictive or non-restrictive?Gary Paulsen, my favorite author, signed this book.

24Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence below.Each animal would be kept here until those special people, its new family, chose it.

25Rewrite the following sentence to include an appositive: "The teacher assigned a project on ancient Egypt."

26Kea, my dog, is asleep on the couch. Which of your grammar rules does this sentence demonstrate?

27Appositives always always always ..... the word they describe.

28What is the appositive in the following sentence?The Battle of Lexington, the first armed fight of the American Revolution, took place on April 19, 1775.

29Choose the most logical appositive phrase to complete the sentence: 'The capital of Japan, ....., is a bustling metropolis of millions.'

30In the sentence 'Tacos, one of the most popular Mexican dishes, are served here, ' what is the appositive phrase?

31Identify the appositive in the sentence below.My best friend, Chuck, is a gifted speaker.

32What is the function of this NP?Jane who is my closest neighbor has just knocked my door.

33A noun or pronoun, in the form of a word, a phrase, or a clause, that further explains, renames, or identifies another noun or pronoun in thatsame sentence is a(an)

34Preposing the defining element in an apposition is less common in .....

35What is an appositive?

36Identify the appositive phrase.Macy's, a large department store, is centered in New York.

37Identify the appositive in the following sentence:Is your friend Greg getting married?

38Why do Punctuation Clues resemble Appositives?

39The championship trophy, [a symbol of hard work], was held high by the team.

40What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence? Juliet, the daughter of the Capulets, is known to be a very docile daughter, considering marriage only when her mother asks her to.

41Which element of the following sentence is an APPOSITIVE PHRASE?Kristin, my oldest friend, mailed me a birthday gift.

42Restrictive or nonrestrictive appositive? In 1774, Pennsylvania was named for its founder William Penn.

43Choose the sentence that contains an appositive phrase.a) The girl is reading a book.b) The girl, a talented writer, is reading a book.c) The girl is playing outside.d) The girl is reading a magazine.

44What is the appositive phrase: Sasha brought over my favorite fruit, pineapples.

45Choose the appositive in the sentence:My friend, a talented musician, plays the piano.

46Your friend, reading the books to the students, is an excellent student.

47Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: "The book, a thrilling mystery novel, was published last year."

48Complete the sentence:My sister-a talented musician-is performing tonight.

49True or False:An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or renames another noun or pronoun

50What type of phrase is between the commas of this sentence?Teena Ribosome, principal of Cell City Elementary, spoke to the classes.

51In what position is the appositive below?He stared at the security guard, a giant of a man.

52Choose the appositive phrase:Dogs, man's best friends, are good for an owner's health.

53Read the following sentence and fill in the blank with the appositive phrase:Our teacher, ....., is very kind.

54Identify the Appositive Phrase(s) in the following sentence:Stephen gave his big sister Karen some tasty candies from his birthday party at the mall, an assortment of creams and caramels.

55Identify the appositive phrase:Did you know that West Side Story, a retelling of Romeo and Juliet, was once a Broadway play?

56Which sentence correctly uses an appositive phrase to combine these two ideas? 'My cousin is a talented musician. His name is Leo.'

57How should the appositive phrase be punctuated in the sentence:My favorite food, pizza, is delicious.

58What is the function of this NP?Jane Hood, my closest neighbour, has just knocked my door.

59Identify the appositive phrase(s).Finn, my youngest nephew, is spending the night at my house.

60Fill in the blank:Appositives make your writing more .....

61Choose the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower, a famous landmark in Paris, attracts millions of tourists every year.'