Combining Sentences - Using Appositives

Question 1

appositive

Answer 1

• noun or pronoun placed next to another noun or pronoun to give additional information
• must be set off with commas; it helps to remember this by thinking about whether or not the sentence would still make sense

Question 2

appositive phrase

Answer 2

appositive plus any words that modify it

Question 3

meteor showers are made of the icy debris of comets. sometimes they are visible form earth.
what is the best way to combine the two sentences above by using an appositive

Answer 3

Meteor showers, sometimes visible from earth, are made of icy debris of comets

Question 4

which sentence below punctuates the appositive correctly

Answer 4

Staci, a graphic artist, is good at making flower arrangements

Question 5

the family from new york state moved in next door. they all played musical instruments

Answer 5

the family from new york state, all musicians, moved in next door

Question 6

strawberries usually come to peak harvest in june. they grow best in full sun.
what is the best way to combine the two sentences above by using an appositive

Answer 6

strawberries, a full sun-loving berry, usually come to peak harvest in june

Question 7

janice got the best part in the play. she has the best voice

what is the best way to combine the two sentences using an appositive

Answer 7

janice, a great singer, got the best part in the play