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Grammar: Appositives

Authored by Brian Luzadder

English

5th Grade

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Grammar: Appositives
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, was extremely well educated.

Thomas Jefferson

author of the Declaration of Independence

was extremely well educated.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


William Henry Harrison, a long-winded speaker, caught pneumonia while delivering his inaugural speech.

William Henry Harrison

a long-winded speaker

caught pneumonia

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


Lincoln gave his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, at the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

gave his famous speech

the Gettysburg Address

Lincoln

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


Ulysses S. Grant, a military genius, was surprisingly gentle with people and animals.

Ulysses S. Grant

a military genius

was surprisingly gentle with people and animals

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


The lighthouse, a tall stone tower, collapsed after the monster rammed it.

The lighthouse

a tall stone tower

collapsed

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the appositive(s)?
The female kingfisher, a large-headed bird that lives near the water, is known for its bright plumage.

female kingfisher
bright plumage
large-headed bird
a large-headed bird that lives near the water

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the appositive(s)?
Roald Dahl, a famous children's author, wrote many of his books in pencil on yellow legal pads.

Roald Dahl
a famous children's author
wrote many of his books
yellow legal pads

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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