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Prepositional PhraseSet 22

1What is the function of the phrase 'after the meeting' in the sentence: 'We will discuss the project after the meeting.'?
2How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence that follows? She flew down the stairs, found the basket, and returned with it to the attic.
3To clarify that the bird has the broken wing, complete the sentence: 'The boy found a ..... '.
4The monks walked silently around the stupa-The phrase "silently around" functions as:
5How many prepositional phrases are in this sentence: 'The cat jumped off the counter and ran under the table with great speed'?
6Arrest sb
7Identify the highlighted modifier in each sentence.Sunbathers in swimsuits snoozed in the heat.
8Provide an example of an adverbial phrase that describes where the birds flew.
9It is good manners to arrive at a party at least half an hour before it starts as this shows enthusiasm.
10Choose the phrase that matches the expression 21h
11What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?
12My mom bought pencils and erasers from Walmart.
13Is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence adjectival or adverbial?Utopia and dystopia are two sides of the same coin.
14In the afternoon, I take a four hour nap.
15"My parents died when I was a child so my grandparents brought me ..... "
16Spring Break in Orlando was a dream come true!
17Let me tell you something in confidence.
18Choose the adverbial phrase in the following sentence: *The children played happily in the garden.*
19Click on the adverbial phrase in this sentence:Yesterday evening we took our dog for a walk and he ran away!
20Adverbial phrase modifies the following EXCEPT
21What is the adverbial phrase in the sentence 'He spoke with confidence during the presentation'?
22If you run into your old friend, you meet him .....
23What questions do Adverbial Phrases answer?
24What time is it?11:50
25I always get hungry an hour before dinner.
26What is the relationship between prepositional phrases and the words they modify?
27With a red cap
28A ..... phrase consists of a preposition and a noun or pronoun called an object.
29The man ..... is my father.
30The game will be won by our team.
31When prepositional phrase is put after the subject, the function is as .....
32'Behind his mother, the little boy followed quietly.' What phrase is being fronted?
33What is implied by the phrase: 'After lunch'? The phrase implies something will happen or has happened after the lunch period.
34Is the prepositional phrase acting as an adverb phrase or an adjective phrase? The beautiful home had a swimming pool in the backyard.
35What is the modifier in the sentence: "The boy with curly hair is my cousin" ?
36I do not like him! He tends to look ..... other peolple.
37There was a lot of fog so I couldn't make ..... the licence plate of the car
38What phrase is commonly used by journalist who use hedging language?
39Exercise #1: Identifying Prepositional PhrasesIdentify the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence below.7. The terrified rabbit slipped between the fence posts and ran to safety.
40Although the ambulance had its siren on, the cars in front of it wouldn't pull ..... and let it go .....
41They played ..... the other band.
42In the garden
43He's learning Chinese ..... moving to China one day.
44Beyond those trees, the house stands silently.
45The car travelled at a high speed.
46Which of the following is a prepositional phrase in the sentence: "They walked through the park during the afternoon."
47I don't know what has caused the break- ..... of Clive and Claire's relationship.
48What does the adverbial phrase "at midnight" express in the sentence "We left the party at midnight" ?
49A mower with a grasser catcher is a real time saver. What is the prep. phrase functioning as?
50To determine if a prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase. it has the following characteristic.
51Adverbial phrases can indicate time, place, manner, or reason.
52Under the shady tree- ..... phrase.
53He bumped into that fancy sport car ..... in the crowded hallway.
54They worked overtime ..... finish the project
55To be ..... pain
56When I read the phrase how many more in a math word problem, I know I need to
57School pictures are on Thursday. What type of phrase is 'on Thursday'?
58I'm afraid you will just have to put ..... the pain for a day or two.
59He promised to keep ..... us while he was abroad
60In the sentence 'She read quietly in the library,' how does the prepositional phrase 'in the library' function?
61You are correct .....