This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Phrases > Appositive Phrases – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Appositive Phrases Quiz 37 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the appositive from the sentence:My dad said, "Really, my dear, don't get upset." A) This sentence does not contain an appositive. B) My dad. C) Don't get upset. D) My dear. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My dear. 2. For each sentence, identify the appositive phrase. The artist, Picasso, spent most of his life in France. A) The artist. B) None of these. C) Picasso. D) In France. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Picasso. 3. Does the following sentence need commas?Kittens that are allowed outside could have fleas. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 4. Which of the following is an appositive phrase?a) The dog barked loudly.b) My best friend, Sarah, is coming over.c) I love to eat pizza.d) The car needs a wash. A) The car needs a wash. B) I love to eat pizza. C) My best friend, Sarah, is coming over. D) The dog barked loudly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My best friend, Sarah, is coming over. 5. Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence:'To bake a cake, you need flour and sugar.' A) Flour and sugar are essential ingredients. B) To bake a cake. C) To mix flour and sugar. D) Baking a cake requires eggs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To bake a cake. 6. Chaucer, the author of The Canterbury Tales, influenced English literature. What is the appositive phrase? A) Chaucer. B) Influenced. C) The author of The Canterbury Tales. D) English literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The author of The Canterbury Tales. 7. Punctuate the appositive in the sentence:The capital of France Paris is known for its beautiful architecture. A) The capital of France, Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture. B) The capital of France, Paris is known for its beautiful architecture. C) The capital of France Paris is known for its beautiful architecture. D) The capital of France, Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The capital of France, Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture. 8. Provide an example of a correctly punctuated appositive phrase. A) My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar. B) My brother a talented musician plays the guitar. C) My brother, a talented musician plays the guitar. D) My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar. 9. Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table, accepted the Green Knight's challenge. What is the appositive phrase? A) Sir Gawain. B) A knight of the Round Table. C) Accepted. D) The Green Knight's challenge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A knight of the Round Table. 10. Combine the sentences using an appositive:'The city is known for its architecture. Paris is the city.' A) The city is known for its culture, Paris. B) Paris is famous for its cuisine, the city. C) Paris, the city known for its architecture. D) The architecture is what makes Paris unique. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paris, the city known for its architecture. 11. Identify the appositive in the following sentence:The teacher, Mrs. Smith, is very kind and helpful. A) The teacher. B) Mrs. Smith. C) Helpful. D) Is very kind. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mrs. Smith. 12. Choose the correct plural form: "Henry was accused of many (thefts, theft's) and was brought to trial at Worms." A) Thefts. B) Thefts'. C) Theft's. D) Theftes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thefts. 13. Why is it important to include commas in sentences with essential appositive phrases? A) To make the sentence longer and more complex. B) To confuse the reader with unnecessary punctuation. C) To emphasize the importance of the appositive phrase. D) To set off the appositive and provide additional information about the noun it follows. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To set off the appositive and provide additional information about the noun it follows. 14. What is an example of an essential appositive? A) The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. B) The famous painter Vincent van Gogh created Starry Night. C) The scientist Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity. D) The musician Beethoven composed the Ninth Symphony. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. 15. Somehow, Bobby, the mischievous toddler, climbed out on the roof and threatened to jump off. A) Somehow Bobby. B) The mischievous toddler. C) Climbed out. D) The roof. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The mischievous toddler. 16. If the following is to be turned into a sentence with an appositive phrase, how would it look like: "My aunt is a chef, and she cooks delicious meals" ? A) My aunt works as a chef, cooking every day. B) My aunt cooks delicious meals every day. C) My aunt, a talented chef, cooks delicious meals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My aunt, a talented chef, cooks delicious meals. 17. What role do appositives play in writing? A) Appositives enhance writing by providing clarity and additional details about nouns. B) Appositives are used to create confusion in writing. C) Appositives serve as a way to introduce new characters in a story. D) Appositives are primarily used for grammatical errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appositives enhance writing by providing clarity and additional details about nouns. 18. Choose the sentence that contains an appositive phrase:a) The river flowed gently.b) The river, a mighty force, flowed gently.c) The river flowed gently and reflected the sunlight.d) The river flowed gently, creating a peaceful atmosphere. A) The river flowed swiftly. B) The river flowed gently and made a loud noise. C) The river, a mighty force, flowed gently. D) The river flowed gently, causing a strong current. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The river, a mighty force, flowed gently. 19. To celebrate theirarrival at the villa, they all enjoyed a glassof Sangria on the terrace overlooking the sea. A) Participle phrase. B) Prepositional phrase. C) Infinitive phrase. D) Absolute phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Infinitive phrase. 20. Identify the noun or pronoun the appositive/appositive phrase explains.Dogs, great companions, are good for people's' health. A) Companions. B) Dogs. C) People's. D) Companions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dogs. 21. Identify the infinitive in the following:The trick is to use surface tension for support. A) To use. B) The trick. C) For support. D) Is to use. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To use. 22. What is the best definition of an appositive phrase? A) A phrase with just a verb. B) Words!. C) A descriptive phrase that can rename a noun. D) A descriptive phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A descriptive phrase that can rename a noun. 23. The candidate elected by the voters promisedto put "a chicken in every pot." A) Verb phrase. B) Participle phrase. C) Prepositional phrase. D) Gerund phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Participle phrase. 24. The artist Monet was a great french painter. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 25. In the sentence "Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, created many devices, " the appositive phrase is: A) Thomas Edison. B) Created many devices. C) The famous inventor. D) Thomas Edison created. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The famous inventor. 26. Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence:The teacher, a dedicated educator, inspired her students. A) A dedicated educator. B) The teacher. C) Inspired her students. D) Her students. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A dedicated educator. 27. Choose the appositive from the sentence:The CEO, a great communicator, stood up to give her speech. A) A great communicator. B) To give her speech. C) Stood up. D) The CEO. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A great communicator. 28. In the sentence 'My best friend, an excellent soccer player, scored the winning goal, ' what is the role of the appositive phrase? A) To rename the subject. B) To describe the action. C) To provide additional information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide additional information. 29. For each sentence, identify the appositive phrase. The home of the White House, Washington D.C., has over 700, 000 people. A) None of these. B) The Baltimore Orioles. C) Home of the White House. D) Over 700, 000 people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Home of the White House. 30. Choose the appositive phrase:Dr. Smith hired two new teachers, Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker. A) Dr. Smith. B) Two new teachers. C) Two new teachers, Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker. D) Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAppositive Phrases Quiz 1Appositive Phrases Quiz 2Appositive Phrases Quiz 3Appositive Phrases Quiz 4Appositive Phrases Quiz 5Appositive Phrases Quiz 6Appositive Phrases Quiz 7Appositive Phrases Quiz 8Appositive Phrases Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books