Prepositional Phrase Sentences Test

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Prepositional Phrase Sentences Test - Quiz

Are you ready to take this prepositional phrase sentences test that we have here for you? This is a quiz to determine your ability to recognize prepositions and your understanding of the use of prepositional phrases within sentences. The test will be a great way for you to test your knowledge and learn more about the same. So, get ready for this amazing quiz, and we hope you score good marks on this quiz. Let's go for it!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which word is the prepositional phrase modifying? Her family from Chicago decided to plan their trip later.

    • A.

      Family

    • B.

      Decided

    • C.

      Their

    • D.

      Trip

    Correct Answer
    A. Family
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "from Chicago" is modifying the word "family" in the sentence. It provides additional information about the origin or location of the family.

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  • 2. 

    What question is being answered by the prepositional phrase? Her family from Chicago decided to plan their trip later. 

    • A.

      Which one(s) or What kind?

    • B.

      How or Why?

    • C.

      How many?

    • D.

      When or Where?

    Correct Answer
    D. When or Where?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "from Chicago" in the sentence "Her family from Chicago decided to plan their trip later" is answering the question "Where?" It specifies the location or origin of her family, indicating that they are from Chicago.

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  • 3. 

    "Her family from Chicago decided to plan their trip later."It's an adjective prepositional phrase.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given sentence "Her family from Chicago decided to plan their trip later" contains the prepositional phrase "from Chicago," which modifies the noun "family." This phrase functions as an adjective because it provides additional information about the family by specifying their origin. Therefore, the statement that it is an adjective prepositional phrase is correct.

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  • 4. 

    Place a check by all words that are prepositions.

    • A.

      Abolish

    • B.

      Above

    • C.

      Atop

    • D.

      Behind

    • E.

      Below

    • F.

      Because

    • G.

      Beneath

    • H.

      Consider

    • I.

      During

    • J.

      Except

    • K.

      From

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Above
    C. Atop
    D. Behind
    E. Below
    G. Beneath
    I. During
    J. Except
    K. From
    Explanation
    The words "above," "atop," "behind," "below," "beneath," "during," "except," and "from" are all prepositions. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They often indicate location, time, or direction. In this list, all the words except "abolish," "because," and "consider" are prepositions.

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  • 5. 

    "Inside the room, the children sat quietly, wishing their parents would return soon."It's an adverb prepositional phrase.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. The phrase "Inside the room" is not an adverb prepositional phrase. It is actually a prepositional phrase where "Inside" is the preposition and "the room" is the object of the preposition. Adverb prepositional phrases modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, but in this case, the phrase is functioning as an adjective phrase, modifying the subject "the children."

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  • 6. 

    Which word does the prepositional phrase modify? Inside the room, the children sat quietly, wishing their parents would return soon.

    • A.

      Children

    • B.

      Wishing

    • C.

      Sat

    • D.

      Parents

    Correct Answer
    C. Sat
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "inside the room" modifies the verb "sat." It provides additional information about where the action of sitting took place.

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  • 7. 

    What question does the prepositional phrase answer? Inside the room, the children sat quietly, wishing their parents would return soon.

    • A.

      What kind or Which one(s)?

    • B.

      How many?

    • C.

      How or Why?

    • D.

      When or Where?

    Correct Answer
    D. When or Where?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "Inside the room" answers the question "When or Where?" It provides information about the location or time frame in which the children sat quietly.

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  • 8. 

    Place a check by all the words that are prepositions.

    • A.

      Before

    • B.

      Below

    • C.

      Beneath

    • D.

      Belong

    • E.

      Beside

    • F.

      Between

    • G.

      By

    • H.

      Concerning

    • I.

      Again

    • J.

      Another

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Before
    B. Below
    C. Beneath
    E. Beside
    F. Between
    G. By
    H. Concerning
    Explanation
    The words "before," "below," "beneath," "beside," "between," and "by" are all prepositions. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or manner. In this case, all the listed words are used to show a relationship between different objects or ideas. The word "concerning" can also function as a preposition when it is used to indicate the subject or topic of a conversation or discussion.

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  • 9. 

    Which word in the sentence does the prepositional phrase modify? The boys were walking with the man from the center.

    • A.

      Boys

    • B.

      Walking

    • C.

      Man

    • D.

      Center

    Correct Answer
    C. Man
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "from the center" modifies the noun "man." This phrase provides additional information about the man by indicating where he is coming from.

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  • 10. 

    What question does the prepositional phrase answer? The boys were walking with the man from the center.

    • A.

      How or When?

    • B.

      Where or Why?

    • C.

      What kind or Which one(s)?

    • D.

      How many?

    Correct Answer
    C. What kind or Which one(s)?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "from the center" answers the question "What kind or Which one(s)?" as it provides information about the origin or starting point of the boys' walk.

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  • 11. 

    Place a check by all the words that are prepositions.

    • A.

      Around

    • B.

      Ask

    • C.

      Attend

    • D.

      Like

    • E.

      Blame

    • F.

      Inform

    • G.

      Go

    • H.

      In

    • I.

      For

    • J.

      Near

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Around
    D. Like
    H. In
    I. For
    J. Near
    Explanation
    The words "around," "in," "for," and "near" are all prepositions. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or manner. In this case, "around" and "near" indicate location, "in" indicates location or time, and "for" indicates purpose or duration. The word "like" can also be a preposition, but it can also function as a verb or a conjunction. However, in this context, "like" is being used as a preposition to show similarity or comparison.

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  • 12. 

    What word does the prepositional phrase modify? The room was decorated for the party.

    • A.

      Room

    • B.

      The

    • C.

      Was decorated

    • D.

      Party

    Correct Answer
    C. Was decorated
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "for the party" modifies the verb phrase "was decorated." It provides additional information about the purpose or reason for the decoration.

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  • 13. 

    What question does the prepositional phrase answer? The room was decorated for the party.

    • A.

      When or Why?

    • B.

      What kind or How many?

    • C.

      Where or How?

    • D.

      Which one(s)

    Correct Answer
    A. When or Why?
    Explanation
    The prepositional phrase "for the party" answers the question "When or Why?" because it provides information about the purpose or reason for the room being decorated.

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