Quiz on Phrases and Prepositions

What is a phrase?

• A complete sentence

• A single word

• A group of words without a subject and verb

• A group of words with a subject and verb

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A group of words that can stand alone

• A single word that shows action

• A group of words made up of a preposition and a noun or pronoun

• A group of words made up of a verb and a noun

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• By the lake

• Running fast

• The big dog

• She sings beautifully

What does an adjective phrase do?

• Shows action

• Acts as a complete sentence

• Modifies a verb

• Modifies a noun or pronoun

What is the function of an adverb phrase?

• Is a complete thought

• Acts as a subject

• Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

• Modifies a noun

Which of the following is NOT a common preposition?

• Under

• Above

• Quickly

• In

What type of phrase is 'with great skill'?

• Adverb phrase

• Prepositional phrase

• Adjective phrase

• Noun phrase

Which question does an adjective phrase answer?

• Where?

• When?

• To what extent?

• What kind?

What is the object of a preposition?

• The verb in the sentence

• The preposition itself

• The noun or pronoun following the preposition

• The entire phrase

Which of the following is an example of an adjective phrase?

• In the garden

• With a smile

• Under the table

• On the roof