Prepositions, Apositives, Verbals, and Dangling Modifiers Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

• under

• over

• run

• through

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

What is an appositive?

• An adjective that describes a verb in a sentence

• A conjunction that connects two independent clauses

• A verb that modifies a noun in a sentence

• A noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun or pronoun in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: 'Running down the street, the trees looked beautiful.'

• The trees looked beautiful

• Down the street

• Running in the park

• Running down the street

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'The cat is ___ the roof.'

• on

• inside

• under

• beside

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

• To emphasize the main idea of the sentence

• To separate the subject from the predicate

• To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun

• To indicate the tense of the verb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a correct example of a dangling modifier?

• Running to the park, the sun was shining.

• Eating dinner, the phone rang.

• Walking to the store, the rain started to fall.

• Driving to work, the traffic was heavy.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'The keys are ___ the drawer.'

• on

• in

• beside

• under

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of a dangling modifier in a sentence?

• It emphasizes the main idea of the sentence

• It changes the tense of the sentence

• It adds clarity to the sentence

• It does not properly modify any word or phrase in the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Identify the appositive in the following sentence: 'My best friend, Sarah, is coming over.'

• is

• coming over

• Sarah

• best friend

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'The ball is ___ the box.'

• on

• under

• beside

• in

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E