Prepositions/Progressive Verbs

My little sister Yvonne was running toward the finish line when she tripped.

Which group of words from the sentence is a prepositional phrase?

• A. when she tripped

• B. toward the finish line

• C. Yvonne was running

• D. My little sister

Which word is a preposition?

• over

• throw

• house

• cold

Which word is a preposition?

• ran

• in

• a

• baby

(1) Sammy wished that he could change seats. (2) He did not like sitting behind Patrick. (3) Patrick was so tall that he blocked Sammy's view.

Select the sentence that has a prepositional phrase.

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

(1) Kai was not feeling well. (2) He wished that he had not eaten the old candy bar. (3) Hoping that his stomach would stop hurting. (4) Kai laid his head on his desk.

Select the sentence that has a prepositional phrase.

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

• Sally grows delicious fruits and vegetables.

• Sally grows the most beautiful flowers and trees.

• Sally has won several gardening awards.

• Sally is the best gardener in the whole town.

Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

• by

• after

• see

• over

At the present time, Gwen _______ in the kitchen with the music on.

• cooking

• was cooking

• will be cooking

• is cooking

Doug wanted to be a magician. He practiced new tricks every day. One afternoon, Doug was practicing a card trick instead of doing his homework when his parents came home. Doug was too busy to care that his parents were watching him.

What tense is the verb "was practicing"?

• present tense progressive

• past tense progressive

• future tense progressive

Beth _______ in the sun on the grass in Montana tomorrow while rain is pouring down in Alabama.

• lies

• is lying

• will be lying

• was lying