Preposition

What is the role of prepositions in phrasal verbs?

• They serve as conjunctions to link clauses.

• They combine with verbs to create new meanings, such as 'give up' or 'look after'.

• They are used to indicate the tense of the verb.

• They replace nouns in a sentence.

How can prepositions change the meaning of a phrase?

• By altering the subject of the sentence

• By changing the tense of the verb

• Changing the preposition in a phrase can alter its meaning, such as 'look at' versus 'look for'.

• By modifying the adjectives used in the phrase.

What is the function of the preposition 'in' in a sentence?

• It indicates that something is inside a space or area.

• It shows the direction of movement.

• It describes the time of an event.

• It connects two independent clauses.

What does the preposition 'through' indicate in a sentence?

• Indicates a static position in a space.

• Indicates movement from one side to another within a space.

• Indicates a lack of movement or change.

• Indicates a direction towards a specific point.

What is a compound preposition?

• A preposition that consists of only one word.

• A type of preposition that indicates location.

• A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'due to'.

• A preposition that is used only in formal writing.

What is the difference between 'over' and 'above' as prepositions?

• 'Over' indicates a higher position without implying movement.

• 'Above' implies movement across a surface.

• 'Over' implies movement across a surface or position higher than something else, while 'above' indicates a higher position without necessarily implying movement.

• 'Above' indicates a lower position than something else.

How is the preposition 'at' used in relation to time?

• To indicate a range of time, such as 'at 5 to 6 o'clock'.

• To specify a precise time, such as 'at nine o'clock'.

• To describe a duration of time, such as 'at least an hour'.

• To refer to a general time period, such as 'at night'.

What is a preposition?

• A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

• A type of verb that expresses action or state of being.

• A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

• An adjective that describes a noun or pronoun.

What are prepositions of time?

• Words that describe actions

• Words that indicate when something happens, such as 'before', 'after', 'during', and 'at'

• Words that describe places

• Words that indicate the manner of an action

Can prepositions be used at the end of a sentence?

• No, it is never acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition.

• Yes, it is grammatically acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in informal contexts.

• Only in formal writing can prepositions be used at the end of a sentence.

• Prepositions can only be used at the beginning of a sentence.