Functions of Phrases Pretest

Look at the underlined prepositional phrase. What word does this phrase modify?

Macy and her cousin hide under the table.

• Macy

• hide

• table

• under

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The man in the yellow hat is Curious George's owner.

• Curious George

• yellow

• man

• is

Look at the underlined prepositional phrase. What word does this phrase modify?

We will arrive at the airport by 6:00.

• arrive

• airport

• We

• 6:00

Examine the underlined phrase in the sentence below. What is its function?

The state bird of Alabama is the yellowhammer.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

Examine the underlined phrase in the sentence below. What is its function?

Marty put the clothes in the hamper.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

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Mrs. Powers wants to go on a vacation.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

Examine the underlined phrase in the sentence below. What is its function?

The orange cat sits on the windowsill.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

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It's very important to eat your veggies!

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

Examine the underlined phrase in the sentence below. What is its function?

The house on Broadway Street is for sale.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase

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Brady walks around the neighborhood.

• Adjective phrase

• Adverb phrase

• Infinitive phrase