Prepositional Phrases With Modifiers

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1. Select the type of phrase that is underlined in the following sentence.The Cape of Good Hope is a place of great interest.

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The phrase "of Good Hope" is functioning as an adjective phrase in the sentence. It is modifying the noun "Cape" by providing additional information about the type or quality of the cape.

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Prepositional Phrases With Modifiers - Quiz

This quiz focuses on identifying and understanding prepositional phrases with modifiers in sentences. It assesses the ability to distinguish between adjective and adverb phrases and their roles in... see moremodifying words, enhancing grammar skills relevant for effective communication. see less

2. What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?The cape is on Horn Island.

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The word modified by the prepositional phrase "on Horn Island" is "cape". The phrase is providing information about the location of the cape, indicating that it is situated on Horn Island.

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3. What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?
Cape Horn lies at the southern tip. 

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The word modified by the prepositional phrase "at the southern tip" is "lies." The prepositional phrase provides additional information about the location of where Cape Horn is situated, indicating that it is located specifically at the southern tip.

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4. What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?
Ships went around Cape Horn.

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The prepositional phrase "around Cape Horn" modifies the verb "went." It provides additional information about where the ships went, indicating that they traveled around Cape Horn.

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5. Select the type of phrase that is underlined in the following sentence.The explorer from Portugal named it the Cape of Storms. 

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The underlined phrase "from Portugal" provides additional information about the explorer, specifying his origin. This phrase modifies the noun "explorer" and functions as an adjective phrase.

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6. What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?
The Panama Canal is a link between the oceans. 

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The word modified by the prepositional phrase "between the oceans" is "link". The prepositional phrase provides additional information about the link, specifying that it connects or serves as a connection between the oceans.

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7. How many adverb phrases can you find in the following sentence?
The ground is unprotected by plants. 

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The given sentence "The ground is unprotected by plants" contains only one adverb phrase, which is "unprotected by plants". This phrase modifies the verb "is" by providing information about the state of the ground.

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8. Select the type of phrase that is underlined in the following sentence.It was discovered in 1488 by a Portuguese explorer.

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The underlined phrase "in 1488" provides information about when the discovery took place. It modifies the verb "discovered" and answers the question "When?". This makes it an adverb phrase.

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9. Select the type of phrase that is underlined in the following sentence.The weather around the cape was stormy.

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The underlined phrase "around the cape" modifies the noun "weather" by providing information about its location. This shows that the phrase is functioning as an adjective phrase, as it is describing or giving more detail about the noun.

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10. What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?
The trip was filled with many dangers.

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The prepositional phrase "was filled with many dangers" modifies the verb "was filled." It describes the state or condition of the trip, indicating that the trip had many dangers.

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11. How many adjective phrases can you find in the following sentence?
Water from rain or snow cuts into it. 

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The sentence "Water from rain or snow cuts into it" contains only one adjective phrase, which is "from rain or snow". This phrase modifies the noun "water" by specifying where the water is coming from.

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12. How many adverb phrases can you find in the following sentence?
The beauty of the landscape attracts many to the area.

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The sentence "The beauty of the landscape attracts many to the area" contains one adverb phrase. The phrase "to the area" functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb "attracts." It provides information about where the attraction is directed, indicating that it is directed towards the area.

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13. Select the type of phrase that is underlined in the following sentence.Because of its location and history, it is famous.

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The underlined phrase "Because of its location and history" modifies the verb "is famous" by providing the reason or cause for its fame. This type of phrase, which modifies a verb, is called an adverb phrase. Adverb phrases typically answer questions such as how, when, where, why, or to what extent. In this case, the phrase answers the question "why is it famous?" by explaining that it is famous because of its location and history.

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14. How many adjective phrases can you find in the following sentence?Badlands National Park in South Dakota is famous for its fossils. 

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The sentence "Badlands National Park in South Dakota is famous for its fossils" contains only one adjective phrase, which is "famous for its fossils". This phrase describes the park and indicates one of its notable features.

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15. How many adverb phrases can you find in the following sentence?
Badlands are formed in dry areas with loose soil. 

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The sentence "Badlands are formed in dry areas with loose soil" contains one adverb phrase, which is "in dry areas". This phrase modifies the verb "formed" by providing additional information about where the formation of badlands occurs.

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What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?The cape is on...
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What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?Ships went...
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What is the word modified by the prepositional phrase?The trip was...
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