prepositional phrases Flashcards
prepositional phrases
What is a prepositional phrase?
A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
Fill in the blank: A prepositional phrase typically includes a _____ and an object.
preposition
True or False: Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence.
True
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: ‘The cat is under the table.’
under the table
Which of the following is a preposition? a) quickly b) under c) table
b) under
What is the object of the preposition in the phrase ‘with great enthusiasm’?
enthusiasm
True or False: The phrase ‘in the morning’ is a prepositional phrase.
True
What role does the prepositional phrase play in the sentence: ‘She walked to the store’?
It acts as an adverb modifying the verb ‘walked’.
Fill in the blank: Prepositional phrases can often answer the questions _____, _____, and _____ about a noun.
where, when, how
Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase? a) He runs fast. b) The book is on the shelf. c) She sings beautifully.
b) The book is on the shelf.
Identify the preposition in the phrase: ‘before the game’.
before
True or False: Prepositional phrases can stand alone as complete sentences.
False
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: ‘They traveled across the country’?
across the country
Select the prepositional phrase: a) under the bridge b) ran quickly c) he is tall
a) under the bridge
What is the function of the prepositional phrase in the sentence: ‘The dog slept on the sofa’?
It indicates the location of the dog.
Fill in the blank: Prepositional phrases often begin with words like ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘at’, and _____ .
with
True or False: ‘With a smile’ is an example of a prepositional phrase.
True
What is the complete prepositional phrase in: ‘She sat beside her friend during lunch’?
beside her friend during lunch
Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase ‘at the park’.
the park
Which sentence contains a misplaced prepositional phrase? a) The dog barked at the mailman. b) The cat sat on the windowsill. c) He walked to the store quickly.
c) He walked to the store quickly.
Fill in the blank: The prepositional phrase ‘after the meeting’ indicates _____ .
time
What type of phrase is ‘under the weather’?
prepositional phrase
True or False: Prepositional phrases can modify verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
True
What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates direction?
to the mall
Identify the prepositional phrase in: ‘He ran through the park swiftly.’
through the park
What is the main function of a prepositional phrase?
To provide additional information about a noun or verb.
