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- 1. Multiple Choice
How many preposition are in this sentence? "Down in old Clarksville there are so many fast food restaurants that a teenager could go to that it's dizzying"
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- 2. Multiple ChoiceA ___________________ phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun by telling what kind or which one.adjectivaladverbialprepositionalall of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe library across the road has been an asset.
In this sentence "across the road" is modifying what word?assetroadlibraryacross - 4. Multiple ChoiceGermany is a country with many castles. "With many castles" is modifying what word?countryGermanycastlesmany
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn ________________ phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb by pointing out where, why, when, in what way, or to what extent.adjectivalindependentproverbialadverbial
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA creek disappeared during the earthquake. "During the earthquake" is modifying what word?CreekDisappearedADuring
- 7. Multiple Choice_______________ phrases can modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.adverbialadjectivalprepositionalindependent
- 8. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
Water from the ceiling dripped.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 9. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
The boys were nervous in the cave.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 10. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
Noises echoed throughout the cavern.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 11. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
It was living in the dark tunnel.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 12. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
She nudged her six little baby dragons toward the crowd of boys.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 13. Multiple Choice
Indicate the type of prepositional phrase in the sentence below.
Megan put her bird in its cage.
Adjectival Phrase
Adverbial Phrase
Neither
- 14. Multiple Choice
An adjective phrase modifies a
adjective
adverb
noun or pronoun
- 15. Multiple Choice
An adjective phrase answers which of the following questions? (choose all that apply)
Which kind?
Which one?
How many?
How much?
- 16. Multiple Choice
An adverb phrase functions just like an adverb word.
TRUE
FALSE
- 17. Multiple Choice
Identify the prepositional phrase: Watch the horse run around the field.aroundaround the fieldwatch the horserun around - 18. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the prepositional phrase: Please return the book to the cabinet.Pleasereturn the bookto the cabinetPlease return
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the prepositional phrase: How many pieces of cake would you like?of cakehow manywould likepieces of cake
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the prepositional phrase: Be sure to review your facts before the quiz.to reviewbefore the quizbe surereview your facts
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the prepositional phrase: I want to sit there, so please sit next to your sister.thereplease sitto your sisteryour sister
- 22. Multiple ChoiceBy noon, all the runners were finished.By noonAll the runnersThe runnersWere finished
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a list of common prepositions?Against,Beside,In,Over,UpDesk,Chair,Table,SeatHonda,Toyota,Nissan, LexusChicken,Cat,Dog,Elephant
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a list of common prepositions?Red,Orange, Yellow, Green, BlueAbove, Before, During, Off, TowardHim, Her, His, She, TheyShoe, Pants, Skirt, Blouse, Shirt
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the prepositional phrases at 7 PM, on Friday and in two weeks convey?causedetailtimedirection
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a prepositional phrase?over the lineby the doornear the poolhe stole it
- 27. Multiple Choice
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:
The bird flew into the window, but was okay.
the bird flew
into the window but was okay
flew into the window
into the window
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