Appositive Phrases

An appositive provides more information about a noun.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Appositive phrases function as______________________.

• adjectives

• adverbs

• nouns

• verbs

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.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an appositive?

• An appositive shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

• An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or renames another noun or pronoun.

• An appositive modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

• An appositive is a word used in place of a noun or another pronoun.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Appositives can draw attention to the qualities of a person, place, or thing that are important or relevant to your writing purpose.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What are appositives phrases always separated from noun phrases by?

• brackets

• Period

• Semi-colon

• Comma(s)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where does the comma go with an appositive phrase that adds detail at the end of a noun phrase?

• Before the appositive phrase

• After the appositive phrase

• Before and after the appositive phrase

• These types of appositives do not use commas

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Sentences cannot make sense without an appositive phrase.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

Leonardo da Vinci, the great Renaissance painter, was also an inventor.

• Leonardo da Vinci

• the great Renaissance painter

• was also an inventor

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made, a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.

• In It's a Wonderful Life

• one of the most popular movies ever made

• a character named

• Clarence wants to get his wings

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B