Review Of Prep Phrases, Appositives And Participials
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.I took a cookie from Gretel, the woodcutter's daughter.
- A.
Gretel
- B.
I
- C.
Daughter
Correct Answer
A. GretelExplanation
In this sentence, the word "Gretel" is modified by the appositive phrase "the woodcutter's daughter." The appositive phrase provides additional information about Gretel, specifying her relationship to the woodcutter.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Having been on the road for four days, the Todds were exhausted.
- A.
Days
- B.
Todds
- C.
Exhausted
Correct Answer
B. ToddsExplanation
The participial phrase "Having been on the road for four days" modifies the noun "Todds". This phrase provides additional information about the Todds, indicating that they have been on the road for four days, which explains why they are exhausted.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Cassie, Simon and Sarah went to McDonalds.
- A.
Cassie
- B.
Went
- C.
Sarah
Correct Answer
B. WentExplanation
The prepositional phrase "to McDonalds" modifies the verb "went" in the sentence. It indicates the destination or direction of the action performed by the subject, in this case, Cassie, Simon, and Sarah. The phrase specifies where they went, which is McDonalds.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Janet took her lunch with her.
- A.
Janet
- B.
Took
- C.
Lunch
Correct Answer
B. TookExplanation
The prepositional phrase "with her" modifies the verb "took" in the sentence. It indicates that Janet took her lunch along with her.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Her favorite breakfast is bananas with strawberries.
- A.
Favorite
- B.
Bananas
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
B. BananasExplanation
The prepositional phrase "with strawberries" modifies the word "bananas" in the sentence. It tells us what accompanies or is served with the bananas, indicating that the speaker's favorite breakfast consists of bananas and strawberries together.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.The cat chased a rat with long whiskers.
- A.
Cat
- B.
Rat
- C.
Chased
Correct Answer
B. RatExplanation
The prepositional phrase "with long whiskers" modifies the noun "rat" in the sentence. It provides additional information about the rat, specifying that it has long whiskers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence. I once saw Margot Fonteyn, the famous ballerina.
- A.
I
- B.
Margot Fonteyn
- C.
Ballerina
Correct Answer
B. Margot FonteynExplanation
The word "Margot Fonteyn" is modified by the appositive phrase "the famous ballerina." The appositive phrase provides additional information about Margot Fonteyn, specifying that she is a famous ballerina.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.My sister Cindy led the kids on a nature hike.
- A.
Sister
- B.
Cindy
- C.
Kids
Correct Answer
A. SisterExplanation
The word modified by the appositive phrase "Cindy" is "sister." The appositive phrase "Cindy" provides additional information about the noun "sister," specifying which sister is being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.Paul Revere, who was a silversmith and a soldier, is famous for his "midnight ride."
- A.
Ride
- B.
Silversmith
- C.
Paul Revere
Correct Answer
C. Paul RevereExplanation
The appositive phrase "who was a silversmith and a soldier" provides additional information about Paul Revere. It modifies the noun "Paul Revere" by specifying his occupation as a silversmith and his role as a soldier. Therefore, the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence is "Paul Revere".Rate this question:
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- 10.
Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Climbing slowly, we approached the top of the hill.
- A.
Hill
- B.
Top
- C.
We
Correct Answer
C. WeExplanation
The participial phrase "Climbing slowly" modifies the noun "we" in the sentence. It indicates that "we" are the ones who are climbing slowly as we approach the top of the hill.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Phil, worn out by his long trip, slept for twelve hours.
- A.
Phil
- B.
Trip
- C.
Hours
Correct Answer
A. PhilExplanation
The participial phrase "worn out by his long trip" modifies the noun "Phil" in the sentence. It provides additional information about Phil's state or condition after his long trip.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Surprised by my question, Mrs. Osmond blushed.
- A.
Question
- B.
Mrs. Osmond
- C.
Blushed
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. OsmondExplanation
The participial phrase "Surprised by my question" modifies the noun "Mrs. Osmond" in the sentence. It describes her state of being surprised by the question, which caused her to blush.Rate this question:
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