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     A clause may be either dependent (is not a complete thought), or it may be independent ( is a complete thought).

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WSHS Appositives & Verbals Quiz 9.15--9.18.11 (until Sunday 11:45 pm)

Questions are taken from pages 515 - 522 of our Writer's Choice text book.
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  • 2. 

    INFINITIVES:  True or False?:  Infinitives and infinitive phrases  are used as either nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Infinitives and infinitive phrases can indeed be used as either nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. As nouns, they can function as the subject or object of a sentence. As adjectives, they can modify nouns. And as adverbs, they can modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. Therefore, the statement "Infinitives and infinitive phrases are used as either nouns, adjectives, and adverbs" is true.

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  • 3. 

    APPOSITIVES:  Read the following sentence and decide if it is correctly punctuated. Mr. and Mrs. Miller, our neighbors for the past eight years, are moving to Dallas. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given sentence is correctly punctuated. The appositive phrase "our neighbors for the past eight years" is set off by commas, which is the correct punctuation rule for appositives. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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    CLAUSES:  A clause always has a subject and a verb. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. This means that every clause will always have a subject performing an action or being described by the verb. Therefore, the statement "A clause always has a subject and a verb" is true.

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  • 5. 

    HOMOpHONES:  Which word means to complete or to make whole?

    • Compliment

    • Complement

    Correct Answer
    A. Complement
    Explanation
    The word "complement" means to complete or make whole. It is often used in the context of something that enhances or goes well with something else. For example, "The red wine complements the steak perfectly." In contrast, "compliment" refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration.

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  • 6. 

    Identify the sentence that correctly uses an appositive.

    • My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar. 

    • Running through the park, the dog chased the squirrel. 

    • To visit the museum was the goal of our trip. 

    • The exhausted hikers, they finally reached the summit.

    Correct Answer
    A. My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar. 
    Explanation
    An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides more information about another noun right beside it. In option a), "a skilled musician" is the appositive, giving further detail about "my brother." The other options contain verbals (running, to visit), but not appositives.

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  • 7. 

    APPOSITIVES: Identify the appositive be entering (typing)  the exact appositive in the space provided below. Be sure to spell carefully! Pitcher Tom Seaver won 311 major league games. 

    Correct Answer
    Tom Seaver
    Explanation
    Tom Seaver is the appositive in this sentence. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun in the sentence. In this case, "Pitcher Tom Seaver" is the appositive that renames or identifies the noun "Pitcher" in the sentence. It provides additional information about the noun and helps to clarify or specify its identity.

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    APPOSITIVES:  Type the following sentence in the space below. Type it exactly as you see it. Decide if you need to add comma(s) to set off the appositve. Enter the comma(s) in the appropriate place(s), if needed. I can't find my notebook the one I use for history class.

    Correct Answer
    I can't find my notebook, the one I use for history class.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a correctly punctuated sentence that includes an appositive. The appositive in this sentence is "the one I use for history class," which provides additional information about the noun "notebook." The comma is used to set off the appositive from the rest of the sentence.

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  • 9. 

    ________ (swim) is an excellent way to relieve stress and improve cardiovascular health.

    Correct Answer
    Swimming, swimming
    Explanation
    A gerund is a verb form ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun. In this case, "Swimming" acts as the subject of the sentence. It's a challenging fill-in-the-blank because many gerunds could fit (running, dancing, etc.), but "swimming" is particularly apt as it engages multiple muscle groups and provides a full-body workout with low impact on joints.

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    pHRASES: A phrase may have both a subject and a verb. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    This statement is false. A phrase is a group of words that does not have both a subject and a verb. A phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb, but it does not contain a complete subject and verb to form a complete sentence. Therefore, a phrase does not have both a subject and a verb.

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    INFINITIVES:    True or False?   Infinitives are always preceded by the word 'to'.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Infinitives are not always preceded by the word 'to'. While it is true that most infinitives are introduced by 'to', there are certain cases where the 'to' is omitted. These are known as bare infinitives and are used after certain verbs like "let", "make", "help", and "watch". For example, "Let me go" or "Make him stop". Therefore, the statement that infinitives are always preceded by 'to' is false.

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    APPOSITIVES:  In the following sentence, add an appositive. Remember, an appositive is  always a noun or pronoun that is placed next to another (2nd) noun or pronoun to identify \or give more information about the first noun. Retype the entire sentence with the addition of your one word appositive. Does the appositive need a comma? My friend mailed me a postcard from Madrid. 

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