Exploring Prepositions and Their Phrases

What are prepositions primarily used for in sentences?

• To end sentences

• To describe nouns

• To show relationships between words

• To indicate action

Which of the following is NOT a function of prepositional phrases?

• All are functions

• Showing time

• Describing nouns

• Indicating location

What is the main purpose of prepositions in sentences?

• To complete thoughts

• To link words and show relationships

• To introduce clauses

• To connect sentences

Which preposition is commonly used to indicate a time relationship?

• On

• Above

• During

• With

What is the role of 'because' when used as a preposition?

• To describe a location

• To explain a reason

• To indicate time

• To show a condition

What distinguishes a clause from a phrase?

• Clauses have a verb and a subject

• Phrases have a verb and a subject

• Clauses do not need a verb

• Phrases always contain a preposition

What is the object of the preposition in the phrase 'on the shelf'?

• On

• Is

• The

• Shelf

Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase: '___ the grocery store.'

• At

• In

• With

• On

Which preposition would correctly complete this sentence: 'The book is ___ the table.'

• From

• On

• Since

• With

What does a prepositional phrase typically include?

• A noun and an adjective

• A preposition and a noun

• A preposition and a verb

• A verb and a noun