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Prepositional PhraseSet 21

1"The red, yellow, and deep orange of autumn leaves create a dazzling display." The phrase, "of autumn leaves," is a(n)..

2In the sentence, 'The boy with the blue hat won the race,' how does the prepositional phrase 'with the blue hat' function?

3We roped ..... our parents to help and the sports pavilion was soon as good as new.

4The cave are generally considered ..... during the rainy season.

5Mandy marveled at the yard covered in a thick layer of snow.

6Read this sentence: "After that, we had lunch at a seafood restaurant." What does the phrase "After that" show?

7Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct answer.Sentence:She sang beautifully at the concert.What is the adverbial phrase?

8The difference of ten and six

9Future cities are ..... sustainable architecture and renewable energy systems.

10Dalat has many specialities ..... persimmon, artichoke, strawberry, .....

11In the sentence 'The girl with the red hat is my sister,' what type of phrase is 'with the red hat'?

12The process of learning a new language can be ..... solving a complex puzzle.

13..... his old age, my grandfather still goes jogging every morning.

14Create a sentence using the fronted adverbial "In the afternoon" .

15He was ..... success, painting not for the sake of fame or monetary reward but for the sheer love of art.

16Identify the italicized phrase type of and function: The little children were playing by the waters edge.

17An ..... phrase is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb by pointing out where, why, when, in what way, or to what extent.

18Choose the right preposition of the Phrasal Verb COME:My body aches and I feel hot. I think I'm coming ..... the flu.

19A prepositional phrase consists of ..... main parts.

20Prepositional phrases may be used as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence.

21Last Saturday, we spent our day AT THE BEACH.

22A product is being offered for sale to consumers. Which phrase fits best?

23An example of a prepositional phrase (words behaving like a preposition) is:

24A Jedi uses the force FOR KNOWLEDGE AND DEFENSE.

25Should prepositional phrases and adverbs be part of the simple subject or simple predicate?

26The students in my class enjoy discussions.

27Jack will sit in silence.

28Our dog limped home covered WITH MUD AND BURRS.

29The coach stood [in front of the bench], shouting instructions.

30Out in the garden, the children played.

31The lamp on the nightstand is broken.

32Identify the adverbial phrase in the following sentence: 'He drove through the tunnel to Canada.'

33..... our warnings, she ran back into the burning building

34Identify the type of phrase being described: contains a preposition and an object. (a)

35True or False:The phrase 'for a snack' in the sentence 'He went to the kitchen for a snack' explains the purpose of his action.

36Read the following sentences and choose the best answer for the blank. I'm really ..... reading anything by Stephen King.

37I have to travel TO THE WEST SIDE, but I don't know how to transfer ON THE BUS.

38What type of Phrase is this?"For student welfare"

39A prepositional phrase by itself is not a complete sentence. It would be considered this.

40Prepositional phrases can be found inside of verbal phrases.

41The discomforts of the trip were becoming unbearable.

42Since ..... two years ago, Marisa has had a successful career as a solo singer.

43The pilot eventually managed to ..... the fog.

44Identify the adverbial phrase in the following sentence: "The children played under the old oak tree."

45Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.The students play different sports, ..... badminton, chess and volleyball.

46"Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;" is a/an

47Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.A lifeguard in sunglasses sat on a tower.

48What are prepositional phrases often compared to?

49How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence below? 'The book on the table belongs to Sarah, who is sitting by the window.'

50Look at the spider (above the fridge)!

51As fast as a shooting star, the student answered the question.

52The house at the end of the street is for sale.

53Getting good grades is important to your parents.

54What type of phrase is the capitalized portion? I walked BY THE HOTDOG STAND.

55Phrase Type:Parker walked quickly down the hall because he was late for class.

56At the doctor's office, the man impatiently awaited the results.

57The ticket holders waited patiently outside the theater.

58The truth turned ..... to be stranger than we had expected.

59How many prepositional phrases are in this sentence?I'm going to go to the parade with my friends after school.

60Identify the Adverbial PhraseChoose the adverbial phrase in the following sentences:We will meet at the park.

61My older sister receives a lot of flowers .....