Looking at the worksheet, I need to combine each pair of sentences using an appositive phrase. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.
Let me work through each problem:
1. Juan won the citywide spelling bee. He is an excellent speller.
- The second sentence describes Juan, so I can make "an excellent speller" an appositive for Juan.
- Combined: Juan, an excellent speller, won the citywide spelling bee.
2. Sam Meeker was a Continental soldier. He was accused of stealing his family's cattle and executed as an example.
- The second sentence gives more information about Sam Meeker.
- Combined: Sam Meeker, a Continental soldier who was accused of stealing his family's cattle and executed as an example, was a brave man.
- Wait, let me reconsider. The second sentence should be the appositive. Let me try again:
- Sam Meeker, who was accused of stealing his family's cattle and executed as an example, was a Continental soldier.
3. Jack read my response to literature and noticed I didn't use quotes. He is my brother's friend.
- The second sentence identifies who Jack is.
- Combined: Jack, my brother's friend, read my response to literature and noticed I didn't use quotes.
4. Mrs. Meeker became depressed as a result of the war's destruction. Mrs. Meeker was the mother of Tim and Sam.
- The second sentence gives more information about Mrs. Meeker.
- Combined: Mrs. Meeker, the mother of Tim and Sam, became depressed as a result of the war's destruction.
Final Answer:
1. Juan, an excellent speller, won the citywide spelling bee.
2. Sam Meeker, a Continental soldier who was accused of stealing his family's cattle and executed as an example, was a brave man.
3. Jack, my brother's friend, read my response to literature and noticed I didn't use quotes.
4. Mrs. Meeker, the mother of Tim and Sam, became depressed as a result of the war's destruction.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of appositive phrases worksheet.
