An appositive phrase is a noun/noun phrase that gives extra information about the noun/subject
True
Name 4 U.S. states
Texas, Illinois, New York, Ohio
Mrs. Gallagher's friend, Judy, couldn't help her. Perhaps Clara could assist in potting her petunias instead?
Essential
Subject-Verb Agreement: Which (is, are) are more interesting, the red jackets or the blue sweaters?
are
She went to the Keys, a group of islands off the coast of Florida, with her family.
"a group of islands off the coast of Florida" - appositive phrase
True or False: If you are planning to add extra information to the noun/subject in a sentence, you must use either two commas, two dashes, or two parentheses
True
What is the capital of the following states:
Illinois
Texas
California
Arizona
Springfield
Austin
Sacramento
Phoenix
I gave my partners, Josie and Gretchen, candy bars.
"Josie and Gretchen" - appositive phrase
Appositive phrases (extra information) are never needed in a sentence
False
Pumpkins, which are often grown in the state of Illinois, are famous for two things.
Essential
Mathematics (is, are) very difficult for many students to master.
Is
We, soccer players, could kick balls all day.
"soccer players" - appositive phrase
True or False: You can use a comma, dash, and parentheses when given extra information about the noun or subject
True
Carving pumpkins every Halloween, an opportunity for creative and impressive designs, is something many Americans enjoy.
Essential
Punctuating Parenthetical Elements: Is the puctuation correct in the following sentence?
But where did this tradition come from? Jacob Mulvaney (who is a historian at the University of Michigan) provides more insight.
Yes