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

a large-headed bird that lives near the water

Find the appositive. The echidna, also called a spiny anteater, is one of only two mammals to lay eggs.

is one of only two mammals to lay eggs

Find the appositive: The platypus, another interesting mammal that lays eggs, lives in Australia.

another interesting animal that lays eggs

Which sentence is written correctly?

Finn Balor, a WWE wrestler, won the title.

finn balor, a WWE wrestler, won the title.

Finn Balor a WWE wrestler, win the title.

Finn Balor, a WWE wrestler, won the title

Which sentence is written correctly?

TMS, an Avid Demonstration School, is located in Atascocita.

TMS an Avid Demonstration School is located in Atascocita.

TMS, an Avid Demonstration School is located in Atascocita.

TMS, an Avid Demonstration School, is located in atascocita

We put commas around the appositive when...

The appositive is not necessary to the sentence and is just adding to the sentence.

the appositive is necessary to the sentence

Which phrase is the appositive in the sentence- The coast of Africa, one of the world's largest continents, is a prosperous trading region.

one of the world's largest continents

When do you need two commas with an appositive?

when the appositive is in the middle of the sentence

when the appositive is necessary to the sentence

when the appositive finishes the sentence

when the appositive begins a sentence

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Students who miss class more than twice will be kicked out.

Students, who miss class more than twice, will be kicked out.

Students who miss class more than twice, will be kicked out.

Students, who miss class, more than twice will be kicked out.

Choose the grammatically correct sentence

All of her teammates were cheering for her

All of her teammates was cheering for her

Select the correct version of this sentence:

"I believe," Jack remarked, "that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring. At least that's what I read in a book entitled 'Guide to Europe.'"

"I believe," Jack remarked, "that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring. At least that's what I read in a book entitled Guide to Europe."

"I believe", Jack remarked, "that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring. At least that's what I read in a book entitled 'Guide to Europe'".

I believe, Jack remarked, that the best time of year to visit Europe is in the spring. At least that's what I read in a book entitled Guide to Europe.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

"Sam didn't come home," he said. "But I know where he is."

"Sam didn't come home" he said. "But I know where he is.

"Sam didn't come home," he said. But I know where he is."

"Sam didn't come home, he said. But I know where he is."

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

a large-headed bird that lives near the water

APPOSITIVES

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CCSS

L.7.1A, L.6.2A, L.3.2C

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an appositive?

to complete a sentence

to further describe a noun

to show action

to start a sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An appositive provides more information about a noun.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you don't know the meaning of a word, an appositive can help you.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An appositive can be set apart by 1 or 2 commas.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the appositive in the sentence.
Jada, my sister, is beautiful.

Jada

my sister

beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the appositive.
John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.

John

Texas

no appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the appositive.
The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.

the owner

and they became lost

no appositive

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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APPOSITIVES

33 questions

What is the purpose of an appositive?

An appositive provides more information about a noun.

If you don't know the meaning of a word, an appositive can help you.

An appositive can be set apart by 1 or 2 commas.

Choose the appositive in the sentence.
Jada, my sister, is beautiful.

Choose the appositive.
John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.

Choose the appositive.
The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.

Choose the appositive.
I can't wait until Friday night. We are going to eat at Cane's, and then we are going to the movie. We are going to see Pirates of the Caribbean. I am anxious to see my favorite actor, Johnny Depp.

When can an appositive be used in a sentence?

Marcus my sisters hamster likes to run in a wheel. where should the commas go

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APPOSITIVES

33 questions

What is the purpose of an appositive?

An appositive provides more information about a noun.

If you don't know the meaning of a word, an appositive can help you.

An appositive can be set apart by 1 or 2 commas.

Choose the appositive in the sentence. Jada, my sister, is beautiful.

Choose the appositive. John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.

Choose the appositive. The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.

Choose the appositive. I can't wait until Friday night. We are going to eat at Cane's, and then we are going to the movie. We are going to see Pirates of the Caribbean. I am anxious to see my favorite actor, Johnny Depp.

When can an appositive be used in a sentence?

Marcus my sisters hamster likes to run in a wheel. where should the commas go

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Choose the appositive in the sentence.
Jada, my sister, is beautiful.

Choose the appositive.
John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.

Choose the appositive.
The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Fos, the owner, searched all day for them.

Choose the appositive.
I can't wait until Friday night. We are going to eat at Cane's, and then we are going to the movie. We are going to see Pirates of the Caribbean. I am anxious to see my favorite actor, Johnny Depp.