TOEFL EXERCISE PART 3

BE CAREFUL OF APPOSITIVES

Indicate the sentences are correct (C) or Incorrect (I)

1.    ___________The son of the previous owner, the new owner is undertaking some fairly broad changes in management policy.

2.    ___________Last semester, a friend, graduated cum laude from the university.

3.    ___________Valentine’s Day, February 14, is a special holiday for sweethearts.

4.    ___________At long last, the chief executive officer, has decided to step down.

5.    ___________Tonight’s supper, leftovers from last night, did not taste any better tonight than last night.

6.    ___________The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.

7.    ___________In the cold winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on.

8.    ___________The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on a white background, really brightens up the room.

9.    ___________The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type, was finally readied for use.

10.              ___________A longtime friend and confidant, the psychologist was often invited over the Sunday dinner.

ANSWER KEY

1.        C

2.        I

3.        C

4.        I

5.        C

6.        C

7.        I

8.        C

9.        I

10.    C