Appositive Phrases

What is the purpose of an appositive?

• to complete a sentence
• to further describe a noun
• to show action
• to start a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

An appositive provides more information about a noun.

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

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

What is the appositive(s)?
Yesterday, Simon and I ate at Tasty's, a small deli near our house.

• a small deli
• a small deli near our house
• Tasty's
• Simon and I ate at Tasty's

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Find the appositive:
Have you ever eaten pad thai, a delicious sweet rice-and-noodle dish from Thailand?

• a delicious sweet rice-and-noodle dish
• a delicious sweet rice-and-noodle dish from Thailand
• Have you ever eaten pad thai

When can an appositive be used in a sentence?

• In the beginning
• In the middle
• In the end
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the appositive:

A lover of popcorn, Sparky was often spotted at the state fair.

• Sparky

• at the state fair

• A lover of popcorn

• spotted

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B