2. Appositives: Quiz

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1. What is another name for a simple sentence?

2. What should a simple sentence NOT have?

Write a simple sentence about your favorite hobby.

3. Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• a) Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
• b) The cat sat on the windowsill, and the dog slept on the couch.
• c) The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
• d) Because it was raining, the game was postponed.

4. Which of the following sentences is a simple sentence?

• a) When I finished my homework, I watched TV.
• b) She likes to read novels and write stories.
• c) The sun set behind the hills.
• d) Because he was late, he missed the bus.

5. In which sentence is the appositive correctly used?

• a) My friend Jane, is coming over tonight.
• b) My dog, a Golden Retriever, loves to play fetch.
• c) The restaurant, located in the city, is closed on Sundays.
• d) The movie, which was entertaining, was very long.

6. Write one simple sentence using 1 of the vocab words from List #1. Your sentence must be at least 12 words long.

7. Write another simple sentence using a different vocab word from List #1. Your sentence must be at least 12 words long.