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Grammar 9.10: Appositives and Appositive Phrases
PART 1 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify each appositive or appositive phrase in the sentence. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.

2. Identify the noun that the appositive or appositive phrase identifies. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.

Sentence #1: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth.

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Appositive: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (6)

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Noun: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (1)

Sentence #2: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels.

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Appositive: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (5)

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Noun: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (2)

Sentence #3: My sister Pam marches in the band.

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Appositive: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

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Noun: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

Sentence #4: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people.

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Appositive: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (8)

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Noun: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (1)

Sentence #5: My favorite comedians, Abbott and Costello, are in that movie.

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Appositive: My favorite comedians, Abbott and Costello, are in that movie. (3)

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Noun: My favorite comedians, Abbott and Costello, are in that movie. (1)

Sentence #6: The winner, the first runner to cross the finish line, will win a trophy.

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Appositive: The winner, the first runner to cross the finish line, will win a trophy. (8)

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Noun: The winner, the first runner to cross the finish line, will win a trophy. (1)

Sentence #7: My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club.

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Appositive: My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club. (1)

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Noun: My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club. (2)

Sentence #8: Asthma, a disease of the respiratory system, is sometimes controllable with medication.

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Appositive: Asthma, a disease of the respiratory system, is sometimes controllable with medication. (6)

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Noun: Asthma, a disease of the respiratory system, is sometimes controllable with medication. (1)

Sentence #9: The new boy in school, Derek Peterson, is from Montana. 

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Appositive: The new boy in school, Derek Peterson, is from Montana. (2)

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Noun: The new boy in school, Derek Peterson, is from Montana. (1)

Sentence #10: My father, a former trumpet player, encouraged me to take lessons.

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Appositive: My father, a former trumpet player, encouraged me to take lessons. (4)

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Noun: My father, a former trumpet player, encouraged me to take lessons. (1)

Sentence #11: The chorus, a group made up of choir members, will perform tonight.

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Appositive: The chorus, a group made up of choir members, will perform tonight. (7)

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Noun: The chorus, a group made up of choir members, will perform tonight. (1)

Sentence #12: Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages.

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Appositive: Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages. (5)

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Noun: Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages. (1)

Sentence #13: That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle’s favorite.

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Appositive: That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle’s favorite. (4)

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Noun: That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle’s favorite. (1)

Sentence #14: Our house, the two-story on the corner, is more than one hundred years old.

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Appositive: Our house, the two-story on the corner, is more than one hundred years old. (5)

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Noun: Our house, the two-story on the corner, is more than one hundred years old. (1)

Sentence #15: Her intelligence, a powerful asset, led her to a career in medicine.

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Appositive: Her intelligence, a powerful asset, led her to a career in medicine. (3)

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Noun: Her intelligence, a powerful asset, led her to a career in medicine. (1)

Grammar 9.11: Absolute Phrases
PART 2 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the absolute phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
          *Be careful not to include any end punctuation in your answer.

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His love stronger than ever, Anton swept her up in one last dance.

1

Lacey boarded the train, her past behind her.

1

Anton and Lacey met, completely unaware of their love for one another.

1

They finished their first meal together, their tummies satisfied and their hearts satiated.

1

All things equal, you should be able to board your train on time.

1

Taken by her magic, Anton fell in love.

1

Though she was long gone, her perfume still lingered in the air.

1

The night air encapsulated by fog, she vanished like a ghost.

1

Anton continued to stand there, entranced by her spell.

1

He, bold in resolve, planned to win her over.

1

Lacey, heart pounding, stepped into his embrace.

1

Rain pouring against the window, they floated through the night sky.

1

Eyes filling, she kissed him goodbye.

1

His arms wrapped around her, he pressed his cheek to hers.

1

They lingered in the embrace, their hearts beating as one.

Grammar 9.12: Distinguishing Participial, Gerund, and Infinitive Phrases
PART 3 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine‌ ‌if the‌ ‌underlined phrase is a participle, gerund, or infinitive.‌ (15 points)
          *Select‌ ‌one‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌options‌ ‌from‌ ‌the‌ ‌multiple‌ ‌choices‌ ‌listed.‌ ‌
          *There‌ ‌are‌ ‌exactly‌ FIVE ‌of‌ ‌each‌ ‌type.‌

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Harold will never forget fumbling in the big game.

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Dan has never been one to complain about his problems.

1

Putting in extra time, Ben finished his work.

1

Laura was irritated by the wet towels lying on the carpet.

1

Buying fire extinguishers is a good way to save lives.

1

My younger sister likes to slide down the big hill.

1

Jim’s goal, getting elected, was achieved through hard work.

1

Using a flashlight, Julia found her ring in the dark.

1

The lawyer argued to set the record straight.

1

Fines were imposed to discourage littering.

1

The admiral wore a jacket decorated with many medals.

1

There is no excuse for reckless driving.

1

She suggested several books to read before the test.

1

Baking brownies is our favorite activity on a rainy day.

1

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Grammar 9.10: Appositives and Appositive Phrases

PART 1 of 3

Appositive: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (6)

Noun: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (1)

Appositive: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (5)

Noun: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (2)

Appositive: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

Noun: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

Appositive: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (8)

Noun: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (1)

Appositive: My favorite comedians, Abbott and Costello, are in that movie. (3)

Noun: My favorite comedians, Abbott and Costello, are in that movie. (1)

Appositive: The winner, the first runner to cross the finish line, will win a trophy. (8)

Noun: The winner, the first runner to cross the finish line, will win a trophy. (1)

Appositive: My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club. (1)

Noun: My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club. (2)

Appositive: Asthma, a disease of the respiratory system, is sometimes controllable with medication. (6)

Noun: Asthma, a disease of the respiratory system, is sometimes controllable with medication. (1)

Appositive: The new boy in school, Derek Peterson, is from Montana. (2)

Noun: The new boy in school, Derek Peterson, is from Montana. (1)

Appositive: My father, a former trumpet player, encouraged me to take lessons. (4)

Noun: My father, a former trumpet player, encouraged me to take lessons. (1)

Appositive: The chorus, a group made up of choir members, will perform tonight. (7)

Noun: The chorus, a group made up of choir members, will perform tonight. (1)

Appositive: Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages. (5)

Noun: Beowulf, our assignment for English class, is about a hero of the middle ages. (1)

Appositive: That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle’s favorite. (4)

Noun: That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle’s favorite. (1)

Appositive: Our house, the two-story on the corner, is more than one hundred years old. (5)

Noun: Our house, the two-story on the corner, is more than one hundred years old. (1)

Appositive: Her intelligence, a powerful asset, led her to a career in medicine. (3)

Noun: Her intelligence, a powerful asset, led her to a career in medicine. (1)

Grammar 9.11: Absolute Phrases

PART 2 of 3

His love stronger than ever, Anton swept her up in one last dance.

Lacey boarded the train, her past behind her.

Anton and Lacey met, completely unaware of their love for one another.

They finished their first meal together, their tummies satisfied and their hearts satiated.

All things equal, you should be able to board your train on time.

Taken by her magic, Anton fell in love.

Though she was long gone, her perfume still lingered in the air.

The night air encapsulated by fog, she vanished like a ghost.

Anton continued to stand there, entranced by her spell.

He, bold in resolve, planned to win her over.

Lacey, heart pounding, stepped into his embrace.

Rain pouring against the window, they floated through the night sky.

Eyes filling, she kissed him goodbye.

His arms wrapped around her, he pressed his cheek to hers.

They lingered in the embrace, their hearts beating as one.

Grammar 9.12: Distinguishing Participial, Gerund, and Infinitive Phrases

PART 3 of 3

Harold will never forget fumbling in the big game.

Dan has never been one to complain about his problems.

Putting in extra time, Ben finished his work.

Laura was irritated by the wet towels lying on the carpet.

Buying fire extinguishers is a good way to save lives.

My younger sister likes to slide down the big hill.

Jim’s goal, getting elected, was achieved through hard work.

Using a flashlight, Julia found her ring in the dark.

The lawyer argued to set the record straight.

Fines were imposed to discourage littering.

The admiral wore a jacket decorated with many medals.

There is no excuse for reckless driving.

She suggested several books to read before the test.

Baking brownies is our favorite activity on a rainy day.

Hidden away by Merlin, Arthur grew up unaware of his true identity.

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

Grammar 9.10: Appositives and Appositive Phrases

PART 1 of 3

Appositive: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (6)

Noun: Venus, the second planet from the sun, resembles Earth. (1)

Appositive: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (5)

Noun: Some people prefer soft pretzels, large pretzels that are warmed, to ordinary pretzels. (2)

Appositive: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

Noun: My sister Pam marches in the band. (1)

Appositive: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (8)

Noun: The rattlesnake, one of the most poisonous types of snake, is feared by many people. (1)