6.2 - Grammar: "Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives"

What noun does the underlined prepositional phrase modify?

The flowers in the vase look lovely.

• flowers

• vase

• look

• lovely

What noun does the underlined prepositional phrase modify?

They are from the garden behind the house.

• They

• garden

• house

• from

What noun does the underlined prepositional phrase modify?

The roses along the trellis are red and pink.

• roses

• trellis

• red

• pink

The​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   is growing quickly.

• ivy
• on
• the
• house

The ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   shades the lawn.

• tree
• beside
• the
• house

Is the adjective phrase underlined in this sentence?

The daffodils with yellow trumpets stand nearby.

• Yes

• No

Is the adjective phrase underlined in this sentence?

The zinnias near the trellis are very cheerful.

• Yes

• No

Is the adjective phrase underlined in this sentence?

The shrub in the corner is fragrant and colorful.

• Yes

• No

What is the adjective phrase in this sentence?

The lilies in this garden have showy flowers.

What is the adjective phrase in this sentence?

The plant with heart-shaped flowers is called a bleeding heart.