Combine each pair of sentences below by changing one into an appositive. Remove all unnecessary or repeated words. Set the appositive off with commas. (Each question is worth two points)

6. In 1912, the Titanic began its maiden voyage. The Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ship in the world.

7. The owners of the Titanic bragged that the ship was unsinkable. The owners were proud and foolish men.
8. The ship left Southampton on April 12, 1912. Southampton was its home port.

9. Soon it was traveling in the North Atlantic. This is an area dotted with icebergs.

Question

Combine each pair of sentences below by changing one into an appositive. Remove all unnecessary or repeated words. Set the appositive off with commas. (Each question is worth two points)

6.	In 1912, the Titanic began its maiden voyage. The Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ship in the world. 
 
7.	The owners of the Titanic bragged that the ship was unsinkable. The owners were proud and foolish men. 
 8.	The ship left Southampton on April 12, 1912. Southampton was its home port. 
 
9.	Soon it was traveling in the North Atlantic. This is an area dotted with icebergs.