Grammar: Appositives

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, was extremely well educated. Options: Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, was extremely well educated.

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author of the Declaration of Independence

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: William Henry Harrison, a long-winded speaker, caught pneumonia while delivering his inaugural speech.

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a long-winded speaker

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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.
Options: gave his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln

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the Gettysburg Address

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Which phrase in the sentence is an appositive phrase? Ulysses S. Grant, a military genius, was surprisingly gentle with people and animals.

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a military genius

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Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase? The lighthouse, a tall stone tower, collapsed after the monster rammed it.

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a tall stone tower

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

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a large-headed bird that lives near the water

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

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a famous children's author

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What is the appositive(s)?
Mr. Riley, our neighbor, is moving to a different city.

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our neighbor

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What is the appositive(s)?
Our teacher, Ms. McKinnon, was absent from school all week.

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Ms. McKinnon

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What is the appositive(s)?
Heidi, my cousin, will be traveling to Disney World next week.

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my cousin