Appositive Phrases

What does an appositive phrase do in a sentence?

• Gives more information about a verb (action or being word). Renames or explains a verb.

• Gives more information about a noun (person, place, or thing) or a pronoun. It renames or explains a noun.

• Modifies the sentence's predicate.

• Adds descriptive details about a verb in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the following sentences does not contain an appositive phrase?

• Mr. Casey, a master of mathematics, gave us all a break from homework after a student made a slam dunk.

• Mr. Turnbull, who is the best Science teacher ever, gave me some tips about fishing.

• I learned about continental trade from my favorite Social Studies teacher, Mr. Majewski.

• I hoped that my Language Arts teacher, Ms. Zylowski, would not give us too many questions on the grammar quiz.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

True or False -- This sentence contains an appositive phrase:

My dog, who we named Ashley, often goes by the nickname Ash for short.

• True

• False

• I have no idea!

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a non essential appositive phrase is in the middle of a sentence, how is it punctuated?

• There is one comma before the phrase (1 comma total).

• There is one comma after the phrase (1 comma total).

• There is a comma on both sides of the phrase (2 commas total).

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a non essential appositive phrase is at the start or end of sentence, how is it punctuated?

• There is one comma separating it from the rest of the sentence (1 comma total).

• There is a comma on both sides of the phrase (2 commas total).

• There are no commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the appositive in the following sentence?:

My cat, a fearless explorer of cardboard boxes, turned the used Amazon box into her new palace.

• My cat

• a fearless explorer of cardboard boxes

• Amazon box

• her new palace

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where is the appositive phrase in the following sentence?:

An experienced storyteller, Grandpa told us tales of adventure that transported us to far-off lands.

• An experienced storyteller

• Grandpa

• tales of adventure

• far-off lands

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where is the appositive phrase in the following sentence?:

Paris, the capital of France, is known for its iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower.

• Paris

• the capital of France

• is known for its iconic landmarks

• such as the Eiffel Tower

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where is the appositive in the following sentence?:

An energetic fitness enthusiast, Mia starts each day with a 5 a.m. morning run.

• An energetic fitness enthusiast

• Mia

• each day

• with a 5 a.m. morning run

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which is the appositive in the following sentence?:

Sierra was embarrassed by her parents, nature connoisseurs and travel enthusiasts.

• Sierra

• her parents

• nature connoisseurs and travel enthusiasts

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B