Exploring Appositive Phrases in Depth

The video tutorial covers two main grammar skills: compound sentences and appositive phrases. It explains how compound sentences are formed by joining two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). The tutorial also delves into appositive phrases, which provide additional information about a noun and require specific punctuation rules. Examples and exceptions are provided to illustrate when commas are necessary. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce the learning objectives.

What will you be presenting along with the grammar quiz at the end of the quarter?

• A science project

• A paired text presentation

• A math test

• A history report

What is a compound sentence made of?

• One dependent clause

• One independent clause

• Two dependent clauses

• Two independent clauses

Which of the following is a correct example of a compound sentence?

• I like you, and you like me.

• I like you and you like me.

• I like you, you like me.

• I like you; you like me.

What is the purpose of an appositive phrase?

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

• To provide additional information about a noun

• To join two independent clauses

Which punctuation is needed before and after an appositive phrase that interrupts a sentence?

• Colons

• Commas

• Semicolons

• Periods

When should you not use commas around an appositive phrase?

• When the appositive is a proper noun

• When the appositive is necessary to understand the sentence

• When the appositive is at the end of the sentence

• When the appositive is at the beginning of the sentence

In the sentence 'Mooney, Miss Kimball's other cat, likes to play with baby Jojo,' what is the appositive phrase?

• with baby Jojo

• Mooney

• Miss Kimball's other cat

• likes to play

Identify the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I ordered my favorite toppings pepperoni and sausage on all 12 pizzas.'

• I ordered my favorite toppings pepperoni and sausage on all, 12 pizzas.

• I ordered, my favorite toppings pepperoni and sausage, on all 12 pizzas.

• I ordered my favorite toppings pepperoni, and sausage on all 12 pizzas.

• I ordered my favorite toppings, pepperoni and sausage, on all 12 pizzas.

Where should the commas go in the sentence: 'I ordered the rib eye a fatty cut of steak'?

• I ordered the rib eye, a fatty cut of steak.

• I ordered, the rib eye a fatty cut of steak.

• I ordered the rib eye a fatty, cut of steak.

• I ordered the rib eye a fatty cut, of steak.

In the sentence 'My youngest brother Paul called me yesterday,' why are commas needed around 'Paul'?

• Because 'Paul' is an appositive phrase

• Because 'Paul' is a proper noun

• Because 'Paul' is at the end of the sentence

• Because 'Paul' is a verb