Question

Identify the appositive phrases. Although more than one answer choice may make sense, choose only the appositive phrase to complete each sentence.

1. The lanternfish, ____, gets its name from its ability to give off light.
A. according to the information on the website
B. if I am not mistaken
C. a fascinating deep-water creature

2. Jazmine has trained her cat, ____, to roll over on command.
A. who learns quickly
B. a very intelligent animal
C. amazingly enough

3. Marco had forgotten the most important item, ____,
A. his ticket to the hockey game
B. and this lapse ruined the whole day
C. even though his dad had reminded him

4. Cherry, ____, is used to make high-end furniture and cabinets.
A. one of the most valued of hardwoods
B. valued for its attractive and distinctive grain
C. which varies from light brown to dark reddish brown

5. During the halftime show, the marching band played "Cougar Pride," ____
A. and the majorettes performed
B. the school's fight song
C. to the delight of the crowd​

Answer 1

Here are the appositive phrases in each sentence:

1. The lanternfish, **a fascinating deep-water creature**, gets its name from its ability to give off light.

2. Jazmine has trained her cat, **a very intelligent animal**, to roll over on command.

3. Marco had forgotten the most important item, **his ticket to the hockey game**, even though his dad had reminded him.

4. Cherry, **one of the most valued of hardwoods**, is used to make high-end furniture and cabinets.

5. During the halftime show, the marching band played "Cougar Pride," **the school's fight song**, to the delight of the crowd.