Exploring Prepositions in Grammar Rock

What is the primary function of prepositions?

• To indicate time

• To connect a noun or pronoun to another word

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a question

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT a preposition?

• Under

• Before

• And

• Across

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

How do prepositions relate to their objects?

• By comparing them to another object

• By connecting them to another word in the sentence

• By describing a characteristic

• By indicating an action

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What does a prepositional phrase typically end with?

• An adjective

• A noun or pronoun

• A preposition

• A verb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which example shows a prepositional phrase?

• Quickly ran to

• Over the rainbow

• Sings beautifully

• Is very tall

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Prepositions can indicate:

• Only time

• Only place

• Only direction

• Time, place, and direction

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which of the following is a correct use of a prepositional phrase?

• The beautiful.

• Runs fast.

• Laughing loudly.

• The cat under the table.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How many words are in a typical prepositional phrase?

• 1-2 words

• 2-3 words

• 4-5 words

• 3-4 words

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Prepositions are similar to:

• Conjunctions

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Nouns

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which of the following sentences uses a preposition incorrectly?

• They were happy about to go.

• The book is on the table.

• He ran quickly through the park.

• She walked into the room.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E