Prepositional Phrases Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• on the table

• under the bed

• between the lines

• in the park

How do prepositional phrases add detail to a sentence?

• Prepositional phrases are used to connect two independent clauses in a sentence.

• Prepositional phrases add unnecessary information to a sentence.

• Prepositional phrases confuse the meaning of a sentence.

• Prepositional phrases provide information about location, time, manner, or other relationships between the subject and the rest of the sentence.

Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase that shows time?

• I will meet you at the park yesterday

• I will meet you at the park next week

• I will meet you at the park in the morning

• I will meet you at the park tomorrow

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a conjunction and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a verb and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with an adjective and ends with a noun or pronoun.

Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase that shows location?

• The book is beside the table

• The book is under the table

• The book is inside the table

• The book is on the table

What is the purpose of using prepositional phrases in a sentence?

• To add unnecessary complexity to a sentence.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the sentence longer without adding any meaning.

• To provide additional information about the relationship between words in a sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• in the park

• under the bed

• on the table

• between the lines

How can prepositional phrases be used to show time?

• Prepositional phrases can be used to show time by indicating where an action or event takes place.

• Prepositional phrases can be used to show time by describing the duration of an action or event.

• Prepositional phrases can be used to show time by expressing the reason for an action or event.

• Prepositional phrases can be used to show time by indicating when an action or event takes place.

Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase that adds detail?

• sentence 1

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

• sentence 2

What do prepositional phrases show in a sentence?

• relationship

• time

• size

• purpose