Comma Interrupters: Appositive Phrases
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:
Jesse Owens, an Olympic athlete, was a talented sprinter.
Jesse Owens
an Olympic athlete
talented sprinter
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:
Running, the sport that Jesse Owens loved, was always a talent that he had.
always a talent
a sport that Jesse Owens loved
Running
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:
Alabama, his home state, was where Jesse Owens lived until 1921.
until 1921
his home state
Alabama
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)
Jesse Owens, the winner of four Olympic gold medals, is remembered for many accomplishments.
Jesse Owens the winner of four Olympic gold medals is remembered for, many accomplishments.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)
Track and field, an Olympic sport was ruled by Jesse Owens!
Track and field, an Olympic sport, was ruled by Jesse Owens!
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)
Charles Riley, a teacher, helped encourage and coach Jesse Owens when he was in school.
Charles Riley a teacher helped encourage, and coach Jesse Owens when he was in school.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which noun is being modified (added to) by the appositive phrase in this sentence:
Jesse Owens, a runner, completed in the Olympics in 1936.
Olympics
runner
Jesse Owens
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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