Identifying Clauses in Sentences

In the sentence "The cat on the mat is mine," what is the function of the prepositional phrase "on the mat"?

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which type of clause answers the question "where" or "when" about a verb?

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Identify the function of the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "She ran across the field." (Hint: Across the field is the preposition)

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase acting as an adjective clause?

• The cat under the bed is sleeping.

• The cat slept under the bed.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

A prepositional phrase that tells "how" or "when" something happened is usually:

• An adjective clause

• An adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

In the sentence "The girl with the red hat smiled," what is the function of the prepositional phrase "with the red hat"?

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following best describes the prepositional phrase in "He arrived after the party"?

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Read the sentence: "The dog barked at the stranger." What is the function of the prepositional phrase "at the stranger"?

• Adjective clause

• Adverbial clause

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following sentences uses a prepositional phrase as an adjective clause?

• The house by the river is old.

• The children played by the river.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Given the sentence: "The shoes in the closet are new," explain why "in the closet" is an adjective clause.

• It describes where the shoes are located, modifying the noun "shoes."

• It tells when the shoes are new.

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CCSS.L.2.1E