Question

≡ Identify and underline the appositive found in each sentences. [40 Points] ≡

The monkey, a nimble animal, is often found in the jungle.

Dave Lewis, a teacher at Lawson, works with many aspiring musicians.

Before you trash BoBo, your last childhood stuffed animal, consider saving it.

The coast of Africa, one of the world's largest continents, is a prosperous trading region.

Mr. Sonntag hired two new teachers, Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker.

The fastest animal, the preregrine falcon, can travel more than 100 miles per hour at certain times.

Our family visited The Smithsonian Institution, a vast network of galleries in Washington, DC.

Our neighbor and his daughters, Parvi and Sonya, take walks every evening.

The giant plane, a Boeing 747, launched into the air.

The flashlight should be returned to Mark, the owner.

Answer 1

Answer: The following are the appositives found in the sentences:

1. a nimble animal

2. a teacher at Lawson

3. your last childhood stuffed animal,

4. one of the world's largest continents

5. Mr. Davies and Ms. Parker.

6. The fastest animal

7. a vast network of galleries in Washington, DC.

8. Our neighbor and his daughters.

9. The giant plane

10. the owner.

Explanation: All the appositives above gives additional information about the subjects of the sentences.