Appositives
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100

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? My brother's car, a sporty red convertible with bucket seats, is the envy of my friends.

a sporty red convertible with bucket seats

100

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": The man stood next to a tree talking on a cell phone.

Answers may vary.

100

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? That ladybug, an insect, just landed on the rose bush, my prizewinner.

"an insect" and "my prizewinner"

100

DAILY SEPTUPLE!!!!!!!! THIS IS CRAZY!!!!! Which lines in a villanelle are identical to the third line?

Nine, fifteen, and nineteen

100

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": The plastic school's chairs are about to break.

The school's plastic chairs are about to break.

200

What is the appositive(s) in the following sentence? Dressed in a turquoise ballgown, Jasmine was the bell of the ball.

Dressed in a turquoise ballgown

200

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": Encased by so much Styrofoam, anyone can bring this antique vase anywhere.

Anyone can bring this antique vase, encased by so much Styrofoam, anywhere.

200

DAILY DOUBLE: What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? The play was brilliant, and I particularly enjoyed Mary, the best actress in our school.

the best actress in our school

200

How many syllables are found in each line of a sonnet?

Ten

200

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? Corina's white cat, Puff, is white and fluffy.

Puff

300

DAILY DOUBLE!!! What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? My brother, a human garbage disposal, consumed five cheeseburgers in one sitting last night, the night of the big game.

"a human garbage disposal" AND "the night of the big game"

300

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": The broken man's television set was beyond repair.

The man's broken television set was beyond repair.

300

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? I like spaghetti, an Italian dish with noodles and sauce.

an Italian dish with noodles and sauce

300

From whence do haikus originate?

Japan

300

How many lines are found in an ode?

Ten

400

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? The beast, a large lion with a mane like a bonfire, was starting to show interest in our party.

a large lion with a mane like a bonfire

400

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": He let the spicy plate of enchiladas cool on the table.

He let the plate of spicy enchiladas cool on the table.

400

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? Don't leave your shoes there, or my dog, Ollie, will munch them.

Ollie

400

What is the rhyme scheme of a narrative poem?

Trick question; there is no particular rhyme scheme.

400

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": Ke'era plans to go to the haunted corn maze that she read about in the paper next week.

Answers may vary.

500

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? A bold innovator, Wassily Kandinsky is known for his colorful abstract paintings.

A bold innovator

500

Correct the misplaced modifier if one exists; otherwise, say, "Correct as is.": We had a big dinner after the show that was both delicious and filling.

We had a big dinner that was both delicious and filling after the show.

500

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? The first state to ratify the United States Constitution, Delaware is rich in history.

The first state to ratify the United States Constitution

500

What is found on the fourth line of a cinquain?

A simile comparing the subject matter to something else using four-five words

500

What is/are the appositive(s) in the following sentence? A famous Englishman, William Shakespeare wrote arguably his most famous play, “Romeo and Juliet,” in 1597.

"A famous Englishman" and "'Romeo and Juliet'"

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