Question

Directions: Identify each appositive word or phrase and the noun it identifies.

1. Niagara Falls, the natural wonder in New York, is not the tallest in the country.

2. Harvard, the oldest university in the United States,is in Massachusetts.

3. My brother Jim lives in Kansas.

4. Diane Feinstein, a mayor of San Francisco, was the first woman mayor of that city.

5. The Sears Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, is in Chicago.

6. Scott's cousin Liz sells antique cars.

7. Leontyne Price, the opera singer, was born in Mississippi.

8. The Pilgrim's ship, the Mayflower, had a stormy voyage.

9. Tom's dog Jasmine likes to swim.

10. Dr.Miller, our family physician, is attending a convention with her husband.

Answer 1

1. The natural wonder in New York - Niagara Falls

2. The oldest university in the United States - Harvard

3. Jim brother

4. A mayor of San Francisco - Diane Feinstein

5. One of the tallest buildings in the world - the Sears Tower

6. Liz - cousin

7. The opera singer - Leontyne Price

8. The Mayflower the Pilgrim's ship

9. Jasmine dog

10. Our family physician - Dr. Miller