Prepositions and Objects

What are the different types of prepositions?

• location

• purpose

• quantity

• condition

• time, place, direction, manner, possession

What is the object of a preposition?

• The object of a preposition is the verb that follows a preposition.

• The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning.

• The object of a preposition is the adjective that follows a preposition.

• The object of a preposition is the adverb that follows a preposition.

Give an example of a preposition that shows location.

• on

• at

• from

• in

What is an adverb?

• A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

• A word that modifies or describes a conjunction.

• A word that modifies or describes a preposition.

• A word that modifies or describes a noun.

Can an adverb be the object of a preposition?

• Yes

• Only in certain cases.

• Sometimes.

• No.

What is an infinitive?

• The base form of a verb, typically preceded by the word 'to'.

• A verb that is used in the past tense.

• A verb that is used to describe a noun.

• A verb that shows an action or state of being.

Give an example of a sentence with an infinitive.

• I want to go to the park.

• He plans to travel to Europe.

• She needs to study for the exam.

• I like to eat pizza.

What are compound prepositions?

• Prepositions made up of two or more words

• Prepositions that are made up of multiple syllables.

• Prepositions that are used to show the relationship between two or more objects.

• Prepositions that are used to connect two or more nouns or pronouns.

Give an example of a compound preposition.

• underneath

• beside

• behind

• in front of

What is the object of a compound preposition?

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

• noun or pronoun