Appositive Phrases Worksheet

Appositive Phrases: Grade 6

Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions to the best of your ability.

An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. It provides extra information about the noun. Appositive phrases are often set off by commas.

Example: My teacher, Mr. Harrison, assigned homework.

In this sentence, "Mr. Harrison" is the appositive phrase. It renames "My teacher."

Directions: Read each sentence and choose the option that correctly identifies the appositive phrase.

1. My dog, a golden retriever, loves to chase squirrels.

Directions: Choose the best appositive phrase from the word bank to complete each sentence. Write the phrase in the blank.

1. Sarah,  , helped me with my homework.

2. Paris,  , is a beautiful city.

Directions: For each sentence, add an appositive phrase that renames the underlined noun. Remember to use commas correctly.

1. My brother plays soccer.

2. The old oak tree stands in the park.

Directions: Determine if the statement about appositive phrases is true or false.

1. An appositive phrase always comes at the beginning of a sentence.