Prepositional Phrases And How They Function In A Sentence.

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    10.  What word is being described by the prepositional phrase?  Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.

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Explore how prepositional phrases function within sentences through practical examples. This quiz assesses understanding of identifying phrases, their grammatical role, and the concepts they clarify, enhancing sentence comprehension skills.

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  • 2. 

    How is the prepositional phrase being used in the following sentence?   During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.

    • Adverb

    • Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Adverb
    Explanation
    describes when the class left

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    8.  How is the prepositional phrase being used in the following sentence?  The man in the blue baseball cap is my baseball coach.

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • There is no prepositional phrase

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "in the blue baseball cap" is being used as an adjective in the sentence. It modifies the noun "man" by providing additional information about the man's appearance.

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    6.  What word is being described by the prepositional phrase?  The man in the blue baseball cap is my baseball coach.

    • Man

    • Cap

    • Is

    • Coach

    Correct Answer
    A. Man
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "in the blue baseball cap" is describing the word "man." It is specifying which man is being referred to - the one wearing the blue baseball cap.

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    7.  What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase?  The man in the blue baseball cap is my baseball coach.

    • How?

    • When?

    • Where?

    • Why?

    • Which one? or What kind?

    Correct Answer
    A. Which one? or What kind?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "in the blue baseball cap" is answering the question "Which one? or What kind?" It is specifying the type or kind of man being referred to, indicating that the man being talked about is the one wearing a blue baseball cap.

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    12.  How is the prepositional phrase being used in the following sentence?  Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.

    • Adjective

    • Adverb

    • There is no prepositional phrase in this sentence

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "with strong computer skills" is being used as an adjective in the sentence. It describes the noun "someone" by providing additional information about their abilities.

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  • 7. 

    What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase?   During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.

    • How?

    • When?

    • Where?

    • Why?

    • What kind? or Which one?

    Correct Answer
    A. When?
    Explanation
    describes when the class left

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    11.  What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase?  Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.

    • How?

    • When?

    • Where?

    • Why?

    • Which one? of What kind?

    Correct Answer
    A. Which one? of What kind?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "with strong computer skills" is answering the question "Which one? of what kind?" It is specifying the type or kind of person that is needed to help you, someone with strong computer skills.

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  • 9. 

    Write the prepositional phrase.During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.  

    Correct Answer
    during the fire drill
    Explanation
    starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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  • 10. 

    What word is being described by the prepositional phrase?   During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.  

    • Class

    • Quietly

    • Left

    • Building

    Correct Answer
    A. Left
    Explanation
    describes when they left

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    9.  Write the prepositional phrase in the space provided.  Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.

    Correct Answer
    with strong computer skills
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase in this sentence is "with strong computer skills". It is used to describe the person who is being asked to help. The phrase indicates that the person should have a good understanding and ability in using computers.

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    5.  Write the prepositional phrase in the space provided.  The man in the blue baseball cap is my baseball coach.

    Correct Answer
    in the blue baseball cap
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase in this sentence is "in the blue baseball cap". It describes the location or position of the man, indicating that he is wearing a blue baseball cap.

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