Question

I need to check my answers. The assignment was to write the appositives and appositive phrases in the following sentences, along with the words they rename or identify.

1. Wilma Rudolph, another champion sprinter, also overcame a disability.
*ANSWER* AP=another champion sprinter, WM=Wilma Rudolph

2. Her mother, Blanche Rudolph, helped her recover.
*ANSWER* AP=Blanche Rudolph, WM= mother

3. A basketball star at age 13, she was known for her speed.
*ANSWER* AP=she, WM=basketball star

4. In 1956, Rudolph, only a 16-year-old, made the U.S. Olympic team.
*ANSWER* AP=only a 16-year-old, WM=Rudolph

5. Four years later, Rudolf achieved her greatest personal triumph, three gold medals in a single Olympics.
*ANSWER* AP= her greatest personal triumph, WM= Rudolf

Answer 1

1. Wilma Rudolph, another champion sprinter, also overcame a disability.
*ANSWER* AP=another champion sprinter, WM=Wilma Rudolph
<b>Correct</b>

2. Her mother, Blanche Rudolph, helped her recover.
*ANSWER* AP=Blanche Rudolph, WM= mother
<b>Correct</b>

3. A basketball star at age 13, she was known for her speed.
*ANSWER* AP=she, WM=basketball star
<b>Inorrect; turn it around!</b>

4. In 1956, Rudolph, only a 16-year-old, made the U.S. Olympic team.
*ANSWER* AP=only a 16-year-old, WM=Rudolph
<b>Correct</b>

5. Four years later, Rudolf achieved her greatest personal triumph, three gold medals in a single Olympics.
*ANSWER* AP= her greatest personal triumph, WM= Rudolf
<b>Incorrect; rethink this.</b>