Review Of Prep Phrases, Appositives And Participials 2

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Review Of Prep Phrases, Appositives And Participials 2 - Quiz

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1.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Some work at fast food restaurants, while others work outdoors.
- A.
  
  Some
- B.
  
  Work
- C.
  
  Outdoors
Correct Answer
B. Work

Explanation
The word "work" is modified by the prepositional phrase "at fast food restaurants."

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2.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.I remember Grandmother when I smell freshly baked bread with butter.
- A.
  
  Remember
- B.
  
  Smell
- C.
  
  Bread
Correct Answer
C. Bread

Explanation
The prepositional phrase "with butter" modifies the word "bread" in the sentence. This indicates that the bread is accompanied by butter, suggesting that the speaker remembers their grandmother when they smell freshly baked bread that has been spread with butter.

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3.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Students can earn extra cash and experience at a part-time job.
- A.
  
  Students
- B.
  
  Cash
- C.
  
  Earn
Correct Answer
C. Earn

Explanation
The prepositional phrase "at a part-time job" modifies the verb "earn" in the sentence. It explains where students can earn extra cash and experience.

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4.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.The aroma of my grandmother's baking was often strong.
- A.
  
  Aroma
- B.
  
  Baking
- C.
  
  Was
Correct Answer
A. Aroma

Explanation
The prepositional phrase "of my grandmother's baking" modifies the word "aroma" in the sentence. It describes the type or source of the aroma, indicating that it is the aroma specifically related to my grandmother's baking.

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5.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.Do we all have to wear those hats, mortar boards?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Boards
- C.
  
  Hats
Correct Answer
C. Hats

Explanation
The word modified by the appositive phrase "mortar boards" is "hats". The appositive phrase provides additional information about the type of hats being referred to, specifying that they are "mortar boards".

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6.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.Those jeans, my favorites, have been patched twice.
- A.
  
  Jeans
- B.
  
  Favorites
- C.
  
  Twice
Correct Answer
A. Jeans

Explanation
In this sentence, the word "jeans" is modified by the appositive phrase "my favorites". The appositive phrase provides additional information about the noun "jeans", indicating that they are the speaker's favorite jeans.

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7.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.The grandfather clock, an oak masterpiece of handiwork, is an antique.
- A.
  
  Masterpiece
- B.
  
  Handiwork
- C.
  
  Clock
Correct Answer
C. Clock

Explanation
In the given sentence, the appositive phrase "an oak masterpiece of handiwork" is providing additional information about the noun "clock." It describes the clock as an antique and emphasizes its craftsmanship and quality. Therefore, the word modified by the appositive phrase is "clock."

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8.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.My cousin Amanda is a veterinarian who works at a wildlife park.
- A.
  
  Amanda
- B.
  
  Cousin
- C.
  
  Veterinarian
Correct Answer
B. Cousin

Explanation
The word modified by the appositive phrase in this sentence is "cousin". The appositive phrase "My cousin Amanda" renames or identifies the noun "cousin" by providing additional information about it. It tells us that the cousin being referred to is named Amanda.

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9.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participle in this sentence.Working as a children's photographer is a challenging job.
- A.
  
  Job
- B.
  
  Photographer
- C.
  
  Working
Correct Answer
A. Job

Explanation
In this sentence, the participle "Working" modifies the noun "job". It describes the type of job being referred to, which is "working as a children's photographer". The phrase "Working as a children's photographer" functions as an adjective, providing more information about the job.

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10.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.The weary hikers spent the next night at a cabin stocked with food and blankets.
- A.
  
  Hikers
- B.
  
  Blankets
- C.
  
  Cabin
Correct Answer
C. Cabin

Explanation
The participial phrase "stocked with food and blankets" modifies the noun "cabin". It provides additional information about the cabin, indicating that it was equipped with supplies such as food and blankets.

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11.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Clearing his throat, the tenor began his rehearsal.
- A.
  
  Rehearsal
- B.
  
  Began
- C.
  
  Tenor
Correct Answer
C. Tenor

Explanation
The participial phrase "Clearing his throat" modifies the noun "tenor" in the sentence. It provides additional information about the actions or characteristics of the tenor before he began his rehearsal.

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12.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Located an hour or so from Austin, Texas, the domes of Enchanted Rock are batholiths, underground rock formations that erosion has slowly revealed.
- A.
  
  Enchanted Rock
- B.
  
  Domes
- C.
  
  Formations
Correct Answer
B. Domes

Explanation
The participial phrase "Located an hour or so from Austin, Texas" modifies the noun "domes" in the sentence. This phrase provides additional information about where the domes are located, emphasizing their geographical position.

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Review Of Prep Phrases, Appositives And Participials 2

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Some work at fast food restaurants, while others work outdoors.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.I remember Grandmother when I smell freshly baked bread with butter.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.Students can earn extra cash and experience at a part-time job.

Identify the word modified by the prepositional phrase in this sentence.The aroma of my grandmother's baking was often strong.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.Do we all have to wear those hats, mortar boards?

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.Those jeans, my favorites, have been patched twice.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.The grandfather clock, an oak masterpiece of handiwork, is an antique.

Identify the word modified by the appositive or appositive phrase in this sentence.My cousin Amanda is a veterinarian who works at a wildlife park.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participle in this sentence.Working as a children's photographer is a challenging job.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.The weary hikers spent the next night at a cabin stocked with food and blankets.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Clearing his throat, the tenor began his rehearsal.

Identify the noun or pronoun modified by the participial phrase in this sentence.Located an hour or so from Austin, Texas, the domes of Enchanted Rock are batholiths, underground rock formations that erosion has slowly revealed.