10 Questions
What is the primary function of an appositive?
To clarify or define a noun or noun phrase
Where can an appositive be placed in a sentence?
Before or after the noun or pronoun it modifies
What distinguishes a restrictive appositive from a non-restrictive appositive?
A restrictive appositive is necessary to understand the meaning of a sentence, while a non-restrictive appositive provides additional, but not essential, information.
In the sentence, 'My cat Scruffles loves to climb the curtains,' what does the lack of commas around 'Scruffles' indicate?
There may be more than one cat owned by the speaker
If a non-restrictive appositive clause is removed from a sentence, what should be true about the sentence?
The sentence should still make sense in context
What is the purpose of appositives in a sentence?
To provide additional information without disrupting the flow
In the sentence 'The car which is yellow drove past a university, Harvard University, on the way to the stadium, Harvard Stadium,' what could be a simpler alternative according to the text?
The yellow car drove past Harvard University on the way to Harvard Stadium.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of an appositive phrase?
The doctor said he graduated from Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious institution.
What is the potential consequence of using appositives improperly?
Creating unwieldy and convoluted sentences
Where can appositives be placed in a sentence?
At the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence
Test your understanding of appositives with this quiz. Identify appositives in sentences and learn how they clarify and define nouns.
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