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Prepositional Phrase
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Q. 1
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb of place?
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He swims after breakfast.B
She dances with grace.C
The dog under the table barked.D
They laughed at the joke.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb of place?
A
She dances with grace.B
The dog under the table barked.C
He swims after breakfast.D
They laughed at the joke.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which prepositional phrase serves as an adverb of time?
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During the stormB
Under the bridgeC
Between the linesD
Across the streetClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which option contains a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
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"Beautifully sings"B
"Over the hill"C
"Quickly ran"D
"Without a care"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Which word in the sentence "She walked beside the river" is the preposition?
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BesideB
SheC
WalkedD
RiverClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which prepositional phrase serves as an adverb of time?
A
During the stormB
Between the linesC
Under the bridgeD
Across the streetClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
In the sentence "The book is on the shelf," what is the prepositional phrase?
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The bookB
Is onC
The shelfD
Is theClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Which option demonstrates a prepositional phrase that shows location?
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During the partyB
Between the treesC
Into the caveD
After the stormClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
Which of the following is a prepositional phrase?
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"Quickly ran"B
"Over the rainbow"C
"Beautifully sings"D
"Into the room"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 10
What role does the object of the preposition play in a prepositional phrase?
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It completes the meaning of the preposition.B
It functions as the verb.C
It serves as the subject of the sentence.D
It modifies the preposition.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which part of speech do prepositional phrases most commonly function as?
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AdverbsB
NounsC
VerbsD
AdjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "He waited for the bus at the station."
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At the stationB
He waitedC
For the busD
The bus atClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "He waited for the bus at the station."
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At the stationB
For the busC
He waitedD
The bus atClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Which option shows a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
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The dog near the tree barked.B
He ran quickly.C
The cat in the hat is sleeping.D
She danced during the party.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 15
How do prepositional phrases contribute to sentence structure?
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They add descriptive details about nouns or verbs.B
They serve as the subject of sentences.C
They provide clarity by acting as verbs.D
They function as connectors between independent clauses.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
What does a prepositional phrase typically begin with?
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An adverbB
A verbC
An adjectiveD
A prepositionClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The bird flew above the clouds"?
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Above the cloudsB
The cloudsC
The bird flewD
Flew aboveClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
Which option shows a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
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The cat in the hat is sleeping.B
The dog near the tree barked.C
He ran quickly.D
She danced during the party.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The bird flew above the clouds"?
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Flew aboveB
Above the cloudsC
The bird flewD
The cloudsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which prepositional phrase indicates a point in time?
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During the dayB
At the parkC
On the tableD
Into the houseClick an option to check your answer
Q. 21
In the sentence "The children played near the beach," what is the prepositional phrase?
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The beach playedB
The children playedC
Near the beachD
Children nearClick an option to check your answer
Q. 22
Which option contains a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
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"Beautifully sings"B
"Quickly ran"C
"Over the hill"D
"Without a care"Click an option to check your answer
Q. 23
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "The cat sleeps peacefully on the windowsill"?
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On the windowsillB
Peacefully on the windowsillC
Sleeps peacefullyD
The cat sleepsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 24
What role does the object of the preposition play in a prepositional phrase?
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It modifies the preposition.B
It completes the meaning of the preposition.C
It serves as the subject of the sentence.D
It functions as the verb.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 25
Which of the following prepositional phrases indicates manner?
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With a smileB
On the tableC
Behind the curtainD
Across the riverClick an option to check your answer
Q. 26
What role does a prepositional phrase play in sentence structure?
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It serves as the subject.B
It connects independent clauses.C
It functions as the predicate.D
It adds information about time, place, or manner.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 27
Which of the following prepositional phrases indicates manner?
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On the tableB
With a smileC
Behind the curtainD
Across the riverClick an option to check your answer
Q. 28
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb?
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The cat under the bed is hiding.B
Sarah visited her grandparents after school.C
The dog with the floppy ears barked.D
He reads books of adventure.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 29
In the sentence "The children played near the beach," what is the prepositional phrase?
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The beach playedB
The children playedC
Near the beachD
Children nearClick an option to check your answer
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