Prepositional phrases

Prepositional phrases

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Flashcard

English

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.4.1E, L.5.1A, L.3.1A

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. Example: 'in the park'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

Back

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object. Example: 'under the old bridge' (preposition: under, object: bridge, modifier: old).

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

Back

Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs. Example: 'The book on the table is mine.' (adjective) or 'She ran with great speed.' (adverb).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List common prepositions.

Back

Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, against, between, and under.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adjective?

Back

Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a noun, functioning as an adjective. Example: 'The girl with the red hat is my sister.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adverb?

Back

Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a verb, functioning as an adverb. Example: 'He ran through the park quickly.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept under the bed.'?

Back

The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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