Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Quiz

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. They tell us where or when something is in relation to something else. Common prepositions include: in, on, under, between, before, after, above, below, with, about, and more.

What is a Prepositional Phrase?

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun) along with any modifiers. It can function as an adjective or adverb in a sentence.

• Example: "The book on the table is mine." (Here, "on the table" is a prepositional phrase modifying "book.")
• Example: "He walked across the street." (Here, "across the street" is a prepositional phrase modifying "walked.")

Now, let’s test your knowledge of prepositions and prepositional phrases with the questions below!

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