Question 1

What is an appositive phrase?

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A phrase that renames or explains a noun or pronoun

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A phrase that expresses emotion

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A phrase that modifies a verb

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A phrase that indicates time

Question 2

What are the two types of appositive phrases?

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Restrictive and non-restrictive

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Simple and complex

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Active and passive

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Subject and object

Question 3

Which punctuation marks are used to set off non-restrictive appositive phrases?

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Commas

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Colons

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Semicolons

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Periods

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a restrictive appositive phrase?

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The author John Steinbeck wrote 'Of Mice and Men'.

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The movie I saw last night was really good.

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The pizza with pepperoni is my favorite kind.

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My favorite color is blue.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences contains an appositive phrase?

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The president, a former actor, gave a speech today.

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I am going to the store.

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She walked to the park.

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The dog barked at the mailman.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences contains a non-restrictive appositive phrase?

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My favorite band, Led Zeppelin, is touring next year.

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The book I am reading is very interesting.

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I am learning to play the piano.

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The sun is shining today.

Question 7

What is the function of an appositive phrase?

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To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun

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To modify a verb

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To indicate the subject of the sentence

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To introduce a new clause

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a restrictive appositive phrase?

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My sister Jane is a doctor.

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He is going to the gym.

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The flowers in the garden are blooming.

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I bought a new car last week.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive appositive phrase?

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Mrs. Johnson, our English teacher, gave us a writing assignment.

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The restaurant with the best burgers is down the street.

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I'm thinking about buying a computer, a mouse and a printer.

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The sky is blue today.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a non-restrictive appositive phrase?

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My friend, who is a doctor, is traveling to Europe.

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The girl with the red dress is my sister.

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I need to buy a new laptop computer.

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The lion in the zoo is sleeping.

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