Grammar Quiz

Choose the appositive.

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

• dogs

• the owner

• Mr. Fos

• searched all day for them

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.

• Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

• Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.

• Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

What is the appositive(s)?

Roald Dahl, a famous children's author, wrote many of his books in pencil on yellow legal pads.

• a famous children's author

• wrote many books

• Roald Dahl

• on yellow legal pads

What is the appositive?

The twins, Sarah and Michael, are in my fifth period class.

• The twins

• Sarah

• are in my fifth period class

• Sarah and Micheal

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Jackson went to the mall, Northpointe Mall, to buy an outfit for the game.

• Jackson went to the mall Northpointe Mall, to buy an outfit for the game.

• Jackson went to the mall Northpointe Mall to buy an outfit for the game.

• Jackson went to the mall, Northpointe Mall to buy an outfit for the game.

What is the appositive phrase in the following:

In The Hunger Games, one of the most popular movies ever made, a character named Katniss wins for her district.

• The Hunger Games

• a character named Katniss

• one of the most popular movies ever made

• wins for her district

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

June and Riley plan to enter their donuts in the cooking competition.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

Although there was a bad storm, the basketball game will still be held at 7p.m.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

Monica loves the eat ice cream, but her brother is lactose intolerant.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

Simple, Compound, or Complex?

My mom loves red roses, lilies, and hydrangeas.

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex