1.4 Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases
Authored by KAYLA BANCHEK
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a preposition?
A prepostion DOES NOT show the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.
A prepostion shows the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.
A preposition is an -ing word that describes or modifies another noun in a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of prepositions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY * HINT: Prepositions are everywhere a cat can go . . .
above
around
behind
wagging
in
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CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are two purposes (functions) of prepositions in writing?
to make our writing clearer, orienting the reader in time and space, showing relationships.
to serve as transitions between ideas as well.
to give the precise name of a noun in a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.1.1I
CCSS.L.K.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A prepositional phrase is . . .
a group of words that begins with an -ing verb (participle).
a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
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CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do prepositional phrases NOT contain?
a noun
an adjective
a verb
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CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • Ungraded
How important are prepositional phrases in writing? What happens when writers leave out prepositional phrases or use the wrong preposition?
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OFF
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the sentence. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase in this sentence?
To tease your hair
by the end
hold it up
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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