Prepositional Phrases And How They Function In A Sentence.
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5. Write the prepositional phrase in the space provided. The man in the blue baseball cap is my baseball coach.
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in the blue baseball capExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
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Man
- B.
Cap
- C.
Is
- D.
Coach
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A. ManExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
How?
- B.
When?
- C.
Where?
- D.
Why?
- E.
Which one? or What kind?
Correct Answer
E. 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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Adverb
- C.
There is no prepositional phrase
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A. AdjectiveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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9. Write the prepositional phrase in the space provided. Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.
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with strong computer skillsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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10. What word is being described by the prepositional phrase? Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.
- A.
Get
- B.
Someone
- C.
Computer
- D.
Skills
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B. SomeoneExplanation
The prepositional phrase "with strong computer skills" describes the word "someone". It specifies the qualities or abilities that the person should possess, indicating that they should have proficiency in using computers.Rate this question:
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11. What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase? Get someone with strong computer skills to help you.
- A.
How?
- B.
When?
- C.
Where?
- D.
Why?
- E.
Which one? of What kind?
Correct Answer
E. 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.Rate this question:
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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.
- A.
Adjective
- B.
Adverb
- C.
There is no prepositional phrase in this sentence
Correct Answer
A. AdjectiveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Write the prepositional phrase.During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.
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during the fire drillExplanation
starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.Rate this question:
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What word is being described by the prepositional phrase? During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.
- A.
Class
- B.
Quietly
- C.
Left
- D.
Building
Correct Answer
C. LeftExplanation
describes when they leftRate this question:
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What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase? During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.
- A.
How?
- B.
When?
- C.
Where?
- D.
Why?
- E.
What kind? or Which one?
Correct Answer
B. When?Explanation
describes when the class leftRate this question:
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How is the prepositional phrase being used in the following sentence? During the fire drill, Coach Rome's class quietly left the building.
- A.
Adverb
- B.
Adjective
Correct Answer
A. AdverbExplanation
describes when the class leftRate this question:
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