Prepositions

Identify the preposition in the following sentence: The cat is sitting on the mat.

• in

• beside

• under

• on

Answer explanation

The preposition 'on' indicates the location of the cat in relation to the mat, making it the correct choice in the sentence.

Use a preposition in a sentence to show location.

• under

• on

• in

• above

Answer explanation

The correct preposition to show location is 'on', as it indicates a specific position or place where something is located.

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A prepositional phrase is always at the beginning of a sentence

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a verb

• A prepositional phrase is a type of verb

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

Answer explanation

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

Differentiate between a preposition and a conjunction.

• Prepositions indicate time, while conjunctions indicate cause and effect.

• Prepositions connect words, while conjunctions show relationships.

• Prepositions are used in spoken language, while conjunctions are used in written language.

• Prepositions show relationships, while conjunctions connect words.

Answer explanation

Prepositions show relationships, while conjunctions connect words.

Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: She went to the store.

• park

• school

• store

• restaurant

Answer explanation

The object of the preposition 'to' in the sentence 'She went to the store' is 'store', as it is the destination where she went.

Explain the relationship between prepositions and nouns.

• Prepositions are verbs that describe actions related to nouns.

• Nouns are used to modify prepositions in a sentence.

• Prepositions and nouns have no connection in grammar.

• Prepositions show the relationship between nouns in a sentence.

Answer explanation

Prepositions show the relationship between nouns in a sentence.

Identify the preposition in the sentence: The book is under the table.

• through

• under

• beside

• over

Answer explanation

The preposition in the sentence 'The book is under the table' is 'under' as it shows the relationship between the book and the table indicating position or location.

Write a sentence using the preposition 'between'.

• The book is placed between the two candles.

• She walked between the two trees.

• The cat is sleeping between the two dogs.

• The car is parked between the two houses.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The book is placed between the two candles.' because it correctly uses the preposition 'between' to show the relationship of placement between two objects.

What role does a preposition play in a sentence?

• A preposition is a type of punctuation mark.

• A preposition indicates the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence.

• A preposition modifies verbs in a sentence.

• A preposition is always placed at the beginning of a sentence.

Answer explanation

A preposition indicates the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence.

What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase?

• To indicate the main subject of a sentence

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To provide additional information about the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

• To emphasize the verb in a sentence

Answer explanation

The purpose of a prepositional phrase is to provide additional information about the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.