Understanding Prepositions in English

What is the primary reason prepositions can be challenging to learn?

• They require a lot of practice.

• There are too many rules.

• They are not used in English.

• Only native speakers can use them correctly.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What follows directly after an adjective in a prepositional phrase?

• A verb

• A noun or a gerund

• Another adjective

• An adverb

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which preposition is commonly used to indicate a connection or emotion?

• Of

• From

• With

• At

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What does 'at' typically demonstrate when used with adjectives?

• Quantity

• Time

• Purpose or reason

• Location

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which preposition is often used with adjectives to describe emotions about specific situations?

• With

• At

• For

• About

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What does 'of' usually identify when paired with adjectives?

• A past action

• A future event

• A mental or physical state

• A physical location

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

How is 'to' used with adjectives?

• To indicate time

• To describe behaviors or states

• To express certainty

• To show quantity

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Can 'by' replace 'at' in sentences requiring passive voice?

• Only in active sentences

• Yes, but only in specific contexts

• No, never

• Yes, always

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What does 'in' show when used with adjectives?

• Purpose

• Physical location

• Connections or relationships

• Time duration

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Are prepositions always interchangeable without changing the meaning of a sentence?

• Only in written English

• No, they can change the meaning

• Only in spoken English

• Yes, in all cases

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E