Appositives and Appositive Phrases - Classes

GRAMMAR
HELP
Although several
possible answers are
given in the example in
Review I, you need to
write only one sentence
for each item.
138 Chapter 3 The Phrase
Review I
Writing Appropriate Phrases
Rewrite each of the following sentences, supplying an appropriate
prepositional, verbal, or appositive phrase to fill in the blank. Use each
type of phrase at least twice. Identify each phrase you use as prepositional,
participial, infinitive, gerund, or appositive.
EXAMPLE 1. We have room for only a single passenger .
1. We have room for only a single passenger weighing less
than one-hundred fifty pounds. — participial
or
We have room for only a single passenger in the boat.
— prepositional
or
We have room for only a single passenger, a small one!
— appositive
or
We have room for only a single passenger to come
aboard. — infinitive
1. Only one was left on the plate.
2. Joyfully, she danced .
3. Richard, , is moving back to the town!
4. During the whole trip to Mexico, her goal was .
5. , the new computer still sat in boxes on the floor.
6. At the bottom of the river, a huge old catfish lay .
7. made them strong enough for the race.
8. Navajo dancers stepped lightly into the open circle.
9. became their goal for the rest of the year.
10. All the clothes had been made in the United States.
11. The lace curtains were not for sale.
12. Are these puppies all yours?
13. What a marvelous aroma is rising !
14. , the engine finally started.
15. With a glance at the other runners , Gretchen pulled ahead.
16. Bill Briggs, , greeted the enthusiastic fans.
17. Everyone should move down one seat.
18. was the thought of each student in the class.
19. The children made mud pies.
20. gave them the endurance they needed.