Prepositional Phrases Quiz

The children from the neighborhood played in the park with their friends.

(What prepositional phrase answers the question "where"?)

• from the neighborhood

• in the park

• with their friends

• the children

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She reads books about history with great enthusiasm during her free time.

(What prepositional phrase answers the question "how"?)

• with great enthusiasm

• during her free time

• about history

• She reads books

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The team from Chicago practiced until sunset with their new coach.

(What prepositional phrase answers the question "when"?)

• from Chicago

• until sunset

• with their new coach

• Chicago practiced

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The chef from Italy prepared the meal with exotic ingredients for the competition.

(What prepositional phrase answers the question "why"?)

• The chef

• with exotic ingredients

• from Italy

• for the competition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The hikers in bright jackets rested beside the stream after their long trek.

(What prepositional phrase answers the question "where"?)

• after their long trek

• in bright jackets

• beside the stream

• rested beside

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

1. The old man with white hair walks with a cane through the park.

2. (What is the object of the preposition "through"?)

• man

• park

• cane

• hair

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

She writes poetry about nature with precision and care for her collection.

(How many prepositional phrases are in this sentence?)

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

• So many, I can't even count that high!

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

1. The cat with the black tail sleeps under the bed during thunderstorms.

What question is answered by the prepositional phrase "during thunderstorms"?

• Why?

• When?

• Where?

• How?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The package from overseas arrived before noon at the office.

(What question is answered by the prepositional phrase "from overseas"?)

• Why?

• How?

• Which one?

• When?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The musician with classical training plays with remarkable skill.

(How many prepositional phrases does this sentence contain?)

• One

• Two

• Three

• Pi

• 4 1/2

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B