Prepositional Phrase

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Prepositional Phrases

​By: Paula Arellano & Zoe Rodriguez.

Quizz:

​Which one is the Prepositional Phrase?

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Multiple Choice

"I edged closer to the wall."

• to

• edged closer

• to the wall.

Answer:

​To is the preposition. To the wall is the Prepositional Phrase. This prepositional phrase is acting as an adverb, modifying "closer".

​"I edged closer to the wall."

Multiple Select

"In the middle of the bustling crowd, I saw him." (2 answers)

• of the bustling crowd,

• of

• In the middle

• In

Answer:

​In and of are the prepositions. The prepositional phrase “in the middle” acts as an adverb, modifying "saw". “Of the bustling crowd” acts as an adjective, modifying "crowd".

​"In the middle of the bustling crowd, I saw him."

Multiple Choice

"The sight of the beach made me exhale deeply."

• made me

• The sight

• deeply.

• of the beach

Answer:

​Of the beach is the prepositional phrase. It acts as an adjective, modifying “sight.”

​"The sight of the beach made me exhale deeply."

Multiple Choice

"After the party, I strolled home happily."

• After the party,

• happily.

• I strolled home

Answer:

​After the party is the prepositional phrase. It acts as an adverb, modifying “strolled.”

​"After the party, I strolled home happily."

Now, select the correct function of the next Prepositional Phrases...

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Multiple Choice

• "Look at the boat with the blue sail."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The Prepositional Phrase, "with the blue sail," serves as a post-modifier of the noun "boat." It provides additional information about the boat by describing one of its features (the blue sail).

​"Look at the boat with the blue sail."

Multiple Choice

"He was proud of his achievements."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The Prepositional Phrase "of his achievements" modifies the adjective "proud" by specifying the source of his pride.

​"He was proud of his achievements."

Multiple Choice

"She danced in the rain."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The Prepositional Phrase "in the rain" provides information about where she danced. It indicates the location or circumstance of the action.

"​She danced in the rain."

Multiple Choice

"He sang with passion."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The Prepositional Phrase "with passion" tells us how he sang. It indicates the manner or feeling with which the action was performed.

​"He sang with passion."

Multiple Choice

"The cat in the hat is sleeping."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The prepositional phrase "in the hat" modifies the noun "cat" by specifying its location.

​"The cat in the hat is sleeping."

Multiple Choice

"They were tired from the long journey."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

​The Prepositional Phrase "from the long journey" modifies the adjective "tired" by specifying the reason for their exhaustion.

​"They were tired from the long journey."

Multiple Choice

"The child was afraid of the big dog."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

The Prepositional Phrase "of the big dog" modifies the adjective "afraid" by specifying the cause of the child's fear.

​"The child was afraid of the big dog."

Multiple Choice

"The team won without the starting quarterback."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

The Prepositional Phrase "without the starting quarterback" functions as an adverbial, providing information about the circumstances under which the action (winning) occurred.

​"The team won without the starting quarterback."

Multiple Choice

"The movie with the amazing special effects won many awards."

• Post-modifier of a noun.

• Post-modifier of an adjective.

• Adverbial.

Answer:

The Prepositional Phrase "with the amazing special effects" modifies the noun "movie" by specifying one of its qualities.

​"The movie with the amazing special effects won many awards."

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