Mastering Appositives Quiz

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an appositive?

• My friend, Sarah, a nurse, works at Mercy Hospital.

• My cousin, John a lawyer, works at the downtown firm.

Identify the appositive in this sentence: "The president, Abraham Lincoln, is remembered for his leadership during the American Civil War."

• The president

• Abraham Lincoln

• remembered

• American Civil War

Which sentence correctly punctuates the appositive?

• My sister Anna, a skilled photographer takes breathtaking photos.

• My sister Anna, a skilled photographer, takes breathtaking photos.

Choose the sentence that uses an appositive to add information about the subject.

• Mary's smartphone, buzzing incessantly on the table, was starting to annoy everyone.

• Mary's smartphone, the latest model from TechCorp, had features that impressed everyone at the party.

During a grammar lesson at Lincoln High School, Mrs. Thompson asked her students, 'Which of the following is NOT an appositive?'

• My friend, Sarah

• Running quickly

• The capital city, Paris

• An experienced sailor

In the sentence "The celebrated chef, Gordon Ramsay, is known for his exceptional culinary skills," what is the function of the appositive?

• To show action

• To rename or specify

• To indicate location

• To describe a condition

How can appositives enhance writing in the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?

• By making sentences longer

• By adding unnecessary details

• By providing additional information or clarification about Gatsby

• By confusing the reader