Appositives

Find the appositive in the sentence.

The hotel, a five‐star favorite among guests, is expensive.

• The hotel

• , a five‐star favorite among guests,

• guests

• is expensive

Find the appositive in the sentence.

• The package,

• , a brown box,

• box

• in the mail.

Find the appositive in the sentence. My dogs, a couple of scavengers, never miss a meal.

• My dogs,

• , a couple of scavengers,

• scavengers,

• a meal

Which sentence uses the appositive correctly?

• St. Augustine one of the oldest U.S. cities, was established by Spain.

• St. Augustine, one of the oldest U.S. cities, was established by Spain.

Find the appositive in the sentence.

• Mrs. Butler,

• , the owner,

• searched all day

• for her cat.

In summary, an appositive is bonus information.

• True

• False

Find the appositive in this sentence. Hermione Granger, a witch at Hogwarts School, is accomplished at spells

• Hogwarts School

• Hermione Granger

• , a witch at Hogwarts School,

• is accomplished at spells

Select the sentence that DOES NOT use the appositive correctly.

• Mr. Gibbs, the newest teacher, is teaching in room 208.

• Mr. Gibbs the newest teacher, is teaching in room 208.

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

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