Worksheet: Appositives and Appositive Phrases
Objective: To identify and use appositives and appositive phrases correctly in
sentences, including non-essential appositives and appositives at the end of
sentences.
Part 1: Identify the Appositive
Instructions: Underline the appositive or appositive phrase in each
sentence.
1. My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.
2. Sarah, my best friend, is coming over tonight.
3. We visited Paris, the capital of France, last summer.
4. The book on the table, a mystery novel, kept me up all night.
5. Mr. Johnson, our math teacher, gave us a pop quiz.
6. My favorite snack is popcorn, a buttery treat.
7. The artist displayed her work at the gallery, a talented painter.
8. My brother is studying engineering, a challenging field.
9. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, a famous landmark.
10. My cat loves to nap in the sun, a fluffy Persian.
Part 2: Add an Appositive
Instructions: Rewrite each sentence by adding an appositive or
appositive phrase to provide more information about the underlined
noun. Place the appositive in the middle or at the end of the
sentence, as indicated.
1. My teacher assigned a lot of homework. (Middle)
Example: My teacher, Ms. Suha, assigned a lot of homework.
2. The movie was really exciting. (End)
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3. We visited the museum yesterday. (Middle)
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4. My sister loves to bake. (End)
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5. The car broke down on the highway. (Middle)
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6. The restaurant serves delicious food. (End)
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7. My favorite athlete won a gold medal. (Middle)
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8. The book was on the bestseller list. (End)
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9. The park is a great place to relax. (Middle)
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10. The scientist made an important discovery. (End)
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Part 3: Create Your Own Sentences
Instructions: Write 5 sentences using appositives or appositive
phrases. Be creative!
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________
Part 4: Essential vs. Non-Essential Appositives
Instructions: Decide whether the appositive in each sentence is
essential (no commas) or non-essential (needs commas). Write "E"
for essential or "N" for non-essential.
1. My friend Sarah loves to dance.
2. The book, a mystery novel, kept me up all night.
3. The artist Pablo Picasso was born in Spain.
4. My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.
5. The city Paris is known as the City of Light.
