Exploring Prepositions and Their Functions

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

• To punctuate phrases

• To end a sentence

• To introduce an object

• To modify a verb

In the sentence 'The playful puppy ran past me', what is 'past'?

• An adverb

• A verb

• A noun

• A preposition

Which example shows 'around' used as a preposition?

• We drove around for a while.

• He looked around quickly.

• She turned around.

• We drove around the parking lot.

How does 'around' function in the sentence 'We drove around for a while'?

• As an adverb

• As a preposition

• As a verb

• As a noun

Which sentence uses 'inside' as an adverb?

• Troyce went inside when the rain started.

• Troyce went inside the house.

• Please put the toys inside the basket.

• The cat is inside the box.

What role does 'up' play in the sentence 'Sam climbed up the ladder'?

• Conjunction

• Preposition

• Adverb

• Verb

What is the object of the preposition in 'Sam climbed up the ladder'?

• Sam

• Climbed

• The ladder

• Up

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

• To remember

• To read

• To the beach

• To play

Which sentence correctly uses 'to' as a preposition?

• To make a cake.

• He went to the store.

• To running fast.

• To create something new.

What distinguishes a prepositional phrase from an infinitive?

• An infinitive always includes a verb.

• A prepositional phrase always includes a verb.

• An infinitive cannot include 'to'.

• A prepositional phrase cannot include 'to'.