Grammar: Prepositions And Interjections! Quiz

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1. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: I told my teacher, "Whoa, that's way too much homework."

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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.

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Grammar: Prepositions And Interjections! Quiz - Quiz

Explore the intricacies of English grammar in this engaging quiz focused on prepositions and interjections. Identify prepositional phrases, distinguish prepositions from other parts of speech, and spot interjections... see morein sentences to enhance your grammatical skills. see less

2. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "That's my favorite movie too! Cool!"

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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.

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3. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Wow! That's the best snowman I've ever seen!"

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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.

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4. Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: My sister dropped spaghetti on my head and it was a mess!

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The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "on my head". It functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about where the spaghetti was dropped.

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5. Identify the preposition in the following sentence: Don't forget to put your parking permit on the dashboard!

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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.

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6. Which of the following is NOT an example of a preposition?

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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.

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7. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Okay, class, let's have a party!"

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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.

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8. Identify the interjection: "Miss Carroll is my favorite teacher." "Golly jeepers, mine too!"

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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.

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9. How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence: Kenny laughed at Byron while he was frozen to the car mirror by the lips.

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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").

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10. Which of the following sentences does NOT begin with a prepositional phrase?

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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.

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Identify the interjection in the following sentence: I told my...
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "That's my...
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Wow! That's the...
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: My sister dropped...
Identify the preposition in the following sentence: Don't forget to...
Which of the following is NOT an example of a preposition?
Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Okay, class,...
Identify the interjection: "Miss Carroll is my favorite teacher."...
How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence: Kenny...
Which of the following sentences does NOT begin with a prepositional...
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