Understanding Prepositional Phrases

What is a prepositional phrase typically composed of?

• A conjunction followed by a noun

• A verb followed by a noun

• A preposition followed by a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause

• An adjective followed by a verb

Which of the following is an example of a preposition plus noun?

• Before using

• On the table

• On top of the mountain

• Behind me

What does the phrase 'under construction' exemplify?

• A preposition plus short clause

• A preposition plus gerund

• A preposition plus pronoun

• A preposition plus noun

Which phrase indicates a recurring prepositional phrase?

• By the way

• Out of control

• In full bearing

• On the move

What does 'in debt to the bank' illustrate?

• A preposition plus gerund

• A preposition plus noun

• A preposition plus pronoun

• A preposition plus short clause

Which phrase is an example of a preposition plus gerund?

• Behind me

• On the table

• Before using

• On top of the mountain

What does 'out of stock' signify in terms of prepositional phrases?

• A preposition plus gerund

• A preposition plus noun

• A preposition plus pronoun

• A preposition plus short clause

Which of the following phrases is used to describe a situation without precedent?

• Under review

• In theory

• Out of control

• Without precedent

What does 'on leave until the end of the month' demonstrate?

• A preposition plus short clause

• A preposition plus pronoun

• A preposition plus noun

• A preposition plus gerund

Which phrase indicates a prepositional phrase used in a scenario?

• In full bearing

• Out of order

• On the move

• With abandon