Phrases: Absolute vs. Appositive Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase?

• The sun setting, the sky turned a brilliant orange.

• The teacher, a kind woman, helped the students.

• The cat, a small creature, slept on the couch.

• The book, an old novel, was on the table.

Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence: "My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band."

• My brother

• a skilled guitarist

• plays in a band

• in a band

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

• The wind howling, the night was eerie.

• The car, a red convertible, sped down the highway.

• The rain pouring, the streets were flooded.

• The dog barking, the neighbors were annoyed.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the absolute phrase in the sentence: "Her arms folded, she waited patiently."

• Her arms folded

• she waited

• waited patiently

• she waited patiently

Choose the sentence with an absolute phrase.

• The cake, a chocolate delight, was delicious.

• The stars twinkling, the night was magical.

• The river, a winding path, flowed gently.

• The bird, a colorful parrot, sang beautifully.

Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: "The city, a bustling metropolis, never sleeps."

• The city

• a bustling metropolis

• never sleeps

• a bustling

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an absolute phrase?

• The flowers, a vibrant array, bloomed in the garden.

• The clock ticking, the room was silent.

• The mountain, a towering giant, loomed in the distance.

• The ocean, a vast expanse, stretched to the horizon.

What is the appositive phrase in the sentence: "The novel, a thrilling mystery, kept me on edge."

• The novel

• a thrilling mystery

• kept me on edge

• on edge

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence with an appositive phrase.

• The rain falling, the streets were wet.

• The teacher, a patient mentor, explained the lesson.

• The wind blowing, the trees swayed.

• The sun shining, the day was bright.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the absolute phrase in the sentence: "His heart racing, he crossed the finish line."

• His heart racing

• he crossed

• crossed the finish line

• the finish line