Appositive Phrases Quiz

1. Define an Appositive Phrase.

A verb describing an action
A noun or pronoun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun or pronoun
A phrase that asks a question
A phrase expressing a command

2. Identify the Appositive Phrase: ""My brother, a skilled mechanic, fixed my car.""

My brother
A skilled mechanic
Fixed my car
My car

3. Which sentence contains a Nonessential Appositive Phrase?

My friend Sarah is visiting.
The movie, a romantic comedy, was enjoyable.
The book that I read was thrilling.
The dog barked loudly.

4. Which is an Essential Appositive Phrase?

My sister, a doctor, is on call tonight.
The artist, renowned for his murals, is opening a gallery.
The movie Titanic won several awards.
The car, red and shiny, sped by.

5. Identify the sentence without an Appositive Phrase.

My cousin, an avid traveler, has visited six continents.
The actor, smiling widely, accepted the award.
The sun sets in the west.
The book, covered in dust, was ancient.

6. Which sentence contains an Essential Appositive Phrase?

The Eiffel Tower, a famous landmark, is in Paris.
The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.
The car, blue and speedy, won the race.
The dessert, sweet and creamy, was a hit.

7. Identify the Linking Verb in: ""My friend, a lawyer, is coming.""

My friend
A lawyer
Is
Coming

8. Which of the following is true about Appositive Phrases?

They always start with a verb.
They can be omitted without changing the sentence's meaning.
They do not provide additional information about a noun.
They always follow the subject.

9. Which sentence contains a Nonessential Appositive Phrase?

The book that I borrowed was interesting.
The chef Gordon Ramsay hosts a cooking show.
My uncle, a seasoned sailor, loves the ocean.
The planet Mars is the fourth from the sun.

10. Identify the Appositive Phrase: ""The movie, a horror thriller, scared me.""

The movie
A horror thriller
Scared me
Me