Prepositions
Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional Phrases
Interjections and Appositives
Capitalization and Quotation Marks
100
Identify the preposition: I borrowed that book from the library.
from
100
Underline the prepositional phrase. Box the preposition and circle its object. "We climbed over the mountain successfully."
over the mountain- phrase, over- preposition, mountain- object
100
Identify the adverbial phrase: I drove home from the grocery store.
from the grocery store
100
Fill in the blank with an interjection: _____! I forgot to do my homework.
Oh no, Uh oh, etc.
100
Rewrite the proper noun correctly: The amazon river is one of the world's great rivers.
Amazon River
200
Identify the compound preposition: Because of Sally, I was late to class.
Because of
200
Identify the adjectival phrase: My professor at Millersville University graded my midterm.
at Millersville University
200
Identify the adverbial phrase: The winner stepped onto the platform.
onto the platform
200
Fill in the blank with an interjection: ____! We don't have school tomorrow.
Yay, Hurray, Oh no, etc.
200
Which uses correct punctuation? 1. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer?" 2. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer"?
1. She asked, "Are you going on vacation this summer?" (direct quote)
300
I will take the trash out quickly. Is "out" used as an adverb or a preposition?
adverb
300
Underline the prepositional phrase. Box the preposition and circle its object. "Drake rides his bike at the park daily."
at the park- phrase, at- preposition, park- object
300
Underline the prepositional phrase. Box the preposition and circle its object. "Sally, can you drive me to school?"
to school- phrase, to- preposition, school- object
300
Identify the appositive: Mrs. Mylin loved reading the novel, The Outsiders, in seventh grade.
The Outsiders
300
Which uses correct punctuation? 1. He told us that he would be moving soon. 2. He told us "that he would be moving soon."
1. He told us that he would be moving soon. (indirect quote)
400
Are you going to the grocery store? Is "to" used as an adverb or a preposition?
preposition
400
Identify the adjectival phrase: The football team of Pennridge High School competed for the championship.
of Pennridge High School
400
Identify the adverbial phrase: Lady Gaga sang at the Super Bowl.
at the Super Bowl
400
Identify the appositive phrase: Paul and John, members of The Beatles, collaborated on many songs.
members of The Beatles
400
Which sentence has incorrect capitalization? 1. I have Science class during fourth period. 2. I have Biology 101 after lunch. 3. My sister loves watching Alice in Wonderland.
1. I have Science class during fourth period. (should be science)
500
Let's go inside for hot chocolate. Is "inside" used as an adverb or a preposition?
adverb
500
Fill in the blank using an adjectival phrase: The girl ___________________ ran in the marathon.
from my school, with the sneakers, etc.
500
Fill in the blank with an adverbial phrase: Tony bought donuts ____________________.
from Dunkin Donuts, for the whole class, etc.
500
Combine the pair of sentences by using an appositive phrase: Carrie Underwood performed at the Grammy's. She is a famous singer.
Carrie Underwood, a famous singer, performed at the Grammy's.
500
Which sentence has incorrect capitalization? 1. My aunt is visiting next month. 2. Is Professor Jenkins teaching this course? 3. Can you help me with dinner, mom?
3. Can you help me with dinner, mom? (should be Mom)
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