Prepositional & Appositive Phrases Practice

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. Example: 'under the table'.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'on the table'.

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What punctuation is used to set off nonessential appositives?

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Nonessential appositives are set off with commas.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My friend Sarah, an excellent cook, made dinner.'

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The appositive is 'an excellent cook'.

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Which of the following is a prepositional phrase: 'in the park', 'the dog barks', 'running fast'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'in the park'.

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True or False: Essential appositives do not require commas.

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True.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase 'under the bed'?

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The object of the preposition is 'bed'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the warm windowsill.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the warm windowsill'.

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential appositives?

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Essential appositives provide necessary information to identify the noun, while nonessential appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.