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Appositive Phrases.

Quiz by Omar Gil

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  • Q1
    What is an appositive phrase?
    A phrase that expresses emotion
    A phrase that modifies a verb
    A phrase that indicates time
    A phrase that renames or explains a noun or pronoun
    30s
  • Q2
    What are the two types of appositive phrases?
    Simple and complex
    Active and passive
    Subject and object
    Restrictive and non-restrictive
    30s
  • Q3
    Which punctuation marks are used to set off non-restrictive appositive phrases?
    Colons
    Commas
    Semicolons
    Periods
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of a restrictive appositive phrase?
    The movie I saw last night was really good.
    The pizza with pepperoni is my favorite kind.
    My favorite color is blue.
    The author John Steinbeck wrote 'Of Mice and Men'.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following sentences contains an appositive phrase?
    I am going to the store.
    She walked to the park.
    The president, a former actor, gave a speech today.
    The dog barked at the mailman.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following sentences contains a non-restrictive appositive phrase?
    The book I am reading is very interesting.
    I am learning to play the piano.
    My favorite band, Led Zeppelin, is touring next year.
    The sun is shining today.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the function of an appositive phrase?
    To modify a verb
    To indicate the subject of the sentence
    To introduce a new clause
    To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of a restrictive appositive phrase?
    My sister Jane is a doctor.
    He is going to the gym.
    The flowers in the garden are blooming.
    I bought a new car last week.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive appositive phrase?
    Mrs. Johnson, our English teacher, gave us a writing assignment.
    The restaurant with the best burgers is down the street.
    I'm thinking about buying a computer, a mouse and a printer.
    The sky is blue today.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive appositive phrase?
    The girl with the red dress is my sister.
    My friend, who is a doctor, is traveling to Europe.
    I need to buy a new laptop computer.
    The lion in the zoo is sleeping.
    30s

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