Prepositional Phrases Quiz

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: The cat is sleeping under the table.

• around

• through

• under

• over

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? A) Jumped high B) Across the street C) Running fast

• Under the table

• Beside the tree

• Jumped high

• Across the street

Differentiate between a prepositional phrase and an infinitive phrase.

• Prepositional phrase: consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. Infinitive phrase: consists of an infinitive verb (to + base form of the verb) and any modifiers.

• Prepositional phrase: consists of a preposition, its object, and any adjectives. Infinitive phrase: consists of an infinitive verb (to + base form of the verb) and any modifiers.

• Prepositional phrase: consists of a preposition, its subject, and any modifiers. Infinitive phrase: consists of an infinitive verb (to + base form of the verb) and any modifiers.

• Prepositional phrase: consists of a verb, its object, and any modifiers. Infinitive phrase: consists of an infinitive noun (to + base form of the noun) and any modifiers.

Create a sentence using a prepositional phrase that shows location.

• The cat is under the bed.

• The dog is above the table.

• The bird is beside the tree.

• The book is inside the shelf.

Explain the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence.

• It functions as the object of the sentence.

• It indicates the tense of the verb in the sentence.

• It serves as the main subject of the sentence.

• It functions as a modifier providing additional information about the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other elements in the sentence.

Edit the sentence 'She walked to the store' to include a phrasal preposition.

• She walked over to the store

• She walked up to the store

• She walked off to the store

• She walked down to the store

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: The book on the shelf is mine.

• on the shelf

• beside the door

• under the bed

• above the table

Which of the following is not a preposition? A) With B) During C) Happy

• A) Against

• C) Happy

• D) Over

• B) Between

What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• To emphasize the verb in the sentence

• To indicate the main subject of the sentence

• To provide additional information about the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

• To introduce a new sentence

Construct a sentence using a prepositional phrase that shows time.

• I have a meeting under the sun.

• I have a meeting in the morning.

• I have a meeting at 3 o'clock.

• I have a meeting on the table.