ELA Quick Check. 1 Correct Answer Per Question.

Question

1. Which phrase defines an appositive?
a. a word or group of words that renames a noun
b. a series of three or more items
c. a sentence of two independent clauses
d. a phrase of four words or more that begins a sentence

2. How is ownership shown for singular nouns?
a. add -es to the noun
b. add -s to the noun
c. add an apostrophe if the noun already ends in -s
d. add -'s to the noun

3. Use the sentence to answer the question.

We are excited for summer vacation, for we have plans to visit several national parks.

Which comma rule is used in the sentence?
a. apositive
b. compound sentence
c. items in a series
d. long introductory element

Answer 1

1. a. a word or group of words that renames a noun

2. d. add -'s to the noun

3. b. compound sentence