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Prepositional PhraseSet 1

1It is a group of words consisting of a preposition, its object, and other word/s that modify or describe the object of the prepositions.

2What is a phrase consisting of a preposition and its object called?

3I don't want to go to the party but I can't really get .....

4An elephant with a white skin is considered sacred by some people

5Find the adjective prepositional phrase: The pie needs four cups of fruit.

6A quarter to eight in number is ......

7What is the function of the adverbial phrase in the sentence: 'He drove with great care'?

8To best describe the noun "runner," complete the sentence with an adjectival prepositional phrase: The runner ..... crossed the finish line.

9How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence? Because of the lack of bubble gum, the class screamed and ran through the halls of the school.

10What type of phrase is "by the bridge"?I like that lovely old pub by the bridge over the river.

11In the sentence 'The children played happily outside in the backyard,' which part is the adverbial phrase of place?

12Over the fence is a prepositional phrase.

13I am color-blind, I always mix ..... red and brown!

14Curfews have been ..... for two weeks.

15The bus delivered the children safely to their homes.

16A prepositional phrase is .....

17What type of phrase begins with a preposition and has many functions?

18Is the prepositional phrase acting as an adverb phrase or an adjective phrase? They served snacks and soda after the dance.

19Nothing smells quite like a new car.

20She is going ..... the Cambridge First Certificate because she wants to study abroad.

21Choose the correct Adverbial Phrase for the given sentenceShe performed with great skill

22Find the adjective prepositional phrase: The book on the table is mine.

23Soon after I cleaned my room, my favourite cousin came over to play.

24My sister and I found several wrapped presents under the table.

25Chris: What time do you usually get up?Peter: At .....

26..... the cost, you don't need to worry on that score.

27Adverbial phrases are groups of words that tell you more about the action.

28Bray has come ..... some good suggestions for raising the money we need.

29For my report, I studied Thomas Nash.

30Clarify the type of adverbial phrase in this sentence"It's not just those in top posts that experience this."

31Identify the two adverb prepositional phrases in this sentence:The two opposing players crashed into me at the same time.

32According to the personal rule, how should prepositional phrases (PPs) be analyzed?

33What is the adverbial phrase in the following sentence? The cat slept under the warm sun.

34I'm ..... going on holiday next month. I really need a rest.

35Choose the best option to complete each sentence. There's been a hurricane in Manila; all flights have been cancelled .....

36Tick the correct box to show if the words in bold are adjectival phrases or adverbial phrases. I like books with beautiful illustrations.

37Prepositional phrase?Of all the people who took the test, you were the only one with an "A".

38True or False: In the sentence 'The squirrel with the bushy tail scampered up the tree,' the phrase 'with the bushy tail' acts as an adverb.

39Classify the phrase in bold:The book on the table is mine.

40Contrary to belief, technology can reduce jobs. The phrase "contrary to" is closest to:

41Which is an example of Adjective Prepositional Phrase or APP?

42How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?You will pass through a small town while you are driving.

43Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence: I've finished my essay .....

44Which noun is being modified by the prepositional phrase? Our class did research about the Oakwood's history.

45Prepositional phrases include .....

46Classify the phrase in bold:The car with the red stripes is fast.

47Classify the phrase in bold:The man under the bridge is fishing.

48What is the function of the phrase 'on the top shelf' in the sentence: 'Mom placed the cookie jar on the top shelf'?

49True or False:In 'He hid the remote under the cushion, ' the phrase 'under the cushion' acts like an adverb because it modifies the verb 'hid.'

50Our class ran three laps around the playground as fast as we could

51Decide which phrases you associate most with phrases: on a hillside

52In the sentence 'The girl in the red hat is my sister,' what is the function of the prepositional phrase 'in the red hat'?

53What type of phrase is used in the following?Before we go to the movie, please make sure to grab the popcorn bucket.

54Luke's so loyal to his friends. We can always .....

55The guests will be here in twenty minutes. In ....., we can lay the table.

56She doesn't get ..... her siblings.

57We expect the building work to be completed .....

58Food ..... pizza and burgers aren't really fast food. They contain a lot of protein and vitamins.

59After a week

60Tasha hiked into the forest.

61His chances did not seem good ..... that the prosecutor has already evidenced all the proof against him.