Appositive Punctuation Practice

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The setting of the story a base on the moon, is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

• The setting of the story, a base on the moon is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

• The setting of the story, a base on the moon, is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

• The setting of the story a base on the moon is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II, was accompanied by a dog.

• Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II was accompanied by a dog.

• Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II was accompanied by, a dog.

• Russia's second earth satellite, Sputnik II, was accompanied by a dog.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which one is correct?

• Noah the socially awkward potato, is not doing good on his school grades.
• Grace, the freakishly tall person is going to the football game tonight.
• Mrs. Sanchez, the amazing writing teacher, likes writing.
• Kaitlyn the random person likes hotdogs

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which is the correct version of: Although I like my dog, the chihuahua he, can be a stinker

• Although I like my dog, the chihuahua he can be a stinker
• Although I like my dog, the chihuahua he can, be a stinker
• Although I like my dog the chihuahua he, can be a stinker
• Although I like my dog, the chihuahua, he can be a stinker

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which is correct for: Mrs. Sanchez, the super awesome writing teacher is teaching us appositive phrases.

• Mrs. Sanchez the, super awesome writing teacher is teaching, us appositive phrases.
• Mrs. Sanchez the super awesome writing teacher is teaching us appositive phrases.
• Mrs. Sanchez, the super awesome writing teacher, is teaching us appositive phrases.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

The coast of Africa, one of the world's largest continents, is a prosperous trading region.

• The coast of Africa

• one of the world's largest continents

• is a prosperous trading region

• of Africa

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

Author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was extremely well-educated for his time.

• Author of the Declaration of Independence

• the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson

• well-educated for his time

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

Last weekend, my family visited The Smithsonian Institution, a vast network of galleries in Washington, D.C.

• Last weekend

• The Smithsonian Institute

• a vast network of galleries

• a vast network of galleries in Washington, D.C.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the appositive phrase:

A popular US president, John F. Kennedy was known for his eloquent and inspirational speeches.

• A popular US president

• US president

• John F. Kennedy

• eloquent and inspirational speeches

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?

• My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.

• My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.

• My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.

• My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A