Grammar: Prepositions And Interjections! Quiz
This week's grammar review includes prepositions and interjections!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: My sister dropped spaghetti on my head and it was a mess!
- A.
Dropped spaghetti
- B.
Was a mess
- C.
My sister
- D.
On my head
- E.
Sister dropped
Correct Answer
D. On my headExplanation
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "on my head". It functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about where the spaghetti was dropped.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a preposition?
- A.
About
- B.
The
- C.
On
- D.
For
- E.
To
Correct Answer
B. TheExplanation
The word "the" is not an example of a preposition. Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They indicate location, time, direction, or manner. Examples of prepositions include "about," "on," "for," and "to." However, "the" is an article used to specify a noun and does not function as a preposition.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the preposition in the following sentence: Don't forget to put your parking permit on the dashboard!
- A.
To put
- B.
Don't forget
- C.
On the dashboard
- D.
Put your parking permit
- E.
Forget
Correct Answer
C. On the dashboardExplanation
The preposition in the sentence is "on". It is used to show the location or position of the parking permit, indicating that it should be placed on the dashboard.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence: Kenny laughed at Byron while he was frozen to the car mirror by the lips.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
- E.
4
Correct Answer
D. 3Explanation
The sentence contains three prepositional phrases: "at Byron," "while he was frozen," and "to the car mirror." Each of these phrases begins with a preposition ("at," "while," and "to") and includes a noun or pronoun ("Byron," "he," and "the car mirror").Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following sentences does NOT begin with a prepositional phrase?
- A.
Because I love to shop, my closet is bursting with shoes.
- B.
Between classes, we go to our lockers.
- C.
According to the news, Allen Iverson's return has not made a difference.
- D.
In most supermarkets, holiday candy is flying off the shelves.
- E.
For my birthday this year, I want a puppy.
Correct Answer
A. Because I love to shop, my closet is bursting with shoes.Explanation
The sentence "Because I love to shop, my closet is bursting with shoes" does not begin with a prepositional phrase. It begins with a subordinating conjunction "Because," which introduces a dependent clause. Prepositional phrases typically start with a preposition, followed by a noun or pronoun. In this sentence, the prepositional phrase would be "with shoes," which comes after the main clause.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Wow! That's the best snowman I've ever seen!"
- A.
Best
- B.
Snowman
- C.
Seen
- D.
That's
- E.
Wow
Correct Answer
E. WowExplanation
The interjection in the sentence is "Wow!" Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or reactions, and "Wow!" in this sentence shows surprise and admiration for the snowman.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: I told my teacher, "Whoa, that's way too much homework."
- A.
Too
- B.
Whoa
- C.
I
- D.
Much
- E.
Homework
Correct Answer
B. WhoaExplanation
The interjection in the given sentence is "whoa". Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden reactions. In this case, "whoa" is used to show surprise or disbelief at the amount of homework given. It is an exclamation that conveys the speaker's reaction to the situation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "That's my favorite movie too! Cool!"
- A.
Cool
- B.
Favorite
- C.
Too
- D.
Movie
- E.
That's
Correct Answer
A. CoolExplanation
The interjection in the given sentence is "cool". Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden reactions. In this case, "cool" is used to express excitement or approval.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Okay, class, let's have a party!"
- A.
Class
- B.
Party
- C.
Okay
- D.
Let's
- E.
Have
Correct Answer
C. OkayExplanation
The interjection in the given sentence is "okay". Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or sudden reactions. In this case, "okay" is used to express agreement or approval.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Identify the interjection: "Miss Carroll is my favorite teacher." "Golly jeepers, mine too!"
- A.
Favorite
- B.
Golly jeepers
- C.
Teacher
- D.
Miss Carroll
- E.
Mine
Correct Answer
B. Golly jeepersExplanation
The interjection in this sentence is "golly jeepers." Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or surprise. In this case, "golly jeepers" is used to show excitement or astonishment about Miss Carroll being the favorite teacher.Rate this question:
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