Understanding Prepositional Phrases

What is the primary function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• To replace the verb

• To serve as the main subject

• To add extra information

• To act as the main clause

In the sentence 'I like my eggs on toast,' what role does 'on toast' play?

• It acts as a subject

• It acts as an adjective

• It acts as a verb

• It acts as an adverb

Which of the following can a prepositional phrase NOT act as?

• A conjunction

• An adjective

• An adverb

• A noun

How can you determine if 'after' is being used as a preposition or a conjunction?

• By seeing if it is followed by a verb

• By seeing if it is followed by a noun

• By checking if it ends the sentence

• By checking if it starts the sentence

Which of the following words can function as both a preposition and a conjunction?

• And

• Because

• After

• With

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

• A clause that acts as a conjunction

• A clause that cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause

• A clause that acts as a preposition

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• 'After the rain stopped'

• 'We went for a walk'

• 'The rain'

• 'The rain stopped'

Why might some grammar books advise against ending a sentence with a preposition?

• It changes the meaning of the sentence

• It makes the sentence longer

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It is considered informal

Which of the following sentences correctly avoids ending with a preposition?

• 'What are you about talking?'

• 'About what are you talking?'

• 'Talking about what are you?'

• 'What are you talking about?'

What is the modern perspective on ending sentences with prepositions?

• It is strictly prohibited

• It is always incorrect

• It is only allowed in poetry

• It is generally accepted in informal contexts