Appositive Phrases

What are appositives phrases always separated from noun phrases by?

• Nothing

• Period

• Semi-colon

• Comma(s)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where are appositives that interrupt the sentence placed?

• Middle of the noun phrase

• Beginning of the noun phrase

• End of the noun phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where does the comma go with appositives that begin the noun phrase?

• Before and after the appositive phrase

• Before the appositive phrase

• After the appositive phrase

• These appositives do not use commas

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where does the comma go with an appositive phrase that adds detail at the end of a noun phrase?

• Before the appositive phrase

• After the appositive phrase

• Before and after the appositive phrase

• These types of appositives do not use commas

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where do the commas go with an interrupter appositive?

• Before and after the appositive phrase

• After the appositive phrase

• Before the appositive

• These types of appositive phrases do not use commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

True or false: sentences CANNOT make sense without an appositive phrase.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these do appositive phrases add details or descriptions to?

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Prepositions

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B