Commas: Clarity and Appositives Quiz
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which part of the sentence is an appositive? "My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band."
My brother
a skilled guitarist
plays in a band
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas to clarify meaning.
The teacher, who was tired, went home.
The teacher who was tired went home.
The teacher who, was tired, went home.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the appositive in the sentence: "The insect, a large cockroach, crawled across the floor."
The insect
a large cockroach
crawled across the floor
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off an appositive?
My friend, Sarah is coming over.
My friend Sarah, is coming over.
My friend, Sarah, is coming over.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the appositive in this sentence? "The city of Paris, the capital of France, is known for its art."
The city of Paris
the capital of France
is known for its art
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the sentence that correctly uses commas for clarity.
The book, that I borrowed, was interesting.
The book that I borrowed was interesting.
The book that, I borrowed was interesting.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the appositive in the sentence: "My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch."
My dog
a golden retriever
loves to play fetch
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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