Phrases v. Clauses
Prepositions
Object of a Preposition
Prepositional Phrases
Transitional Words/Phrases, & Conjunctive adverbs
100
In between the hills of Patterson Park, a squirrel searches for food.
a. phrase
b. clause
In between the hills of Patterson Park, a squirrel searches for food.
a. phrase
100
Type the Preposition.
Place the umbrella stand beside the door.
Place the umbrella stand beside the door.
100
Type the OBJECT of the prepositional phrase.
The airplane flew above the storm.
The airplane flew above the storm.
100
How many Prepositional Phrases are there?
Lean a little to the left.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
Lean a little to the left.
b. 1
100
Before the storm, the city council failed to inform residents of the disaster. ……………….., the death toll was enormous.
a. Therefore
b. Nevertheless
Before the storm, the city council failed to inform residents of the disaster. a. Therefore, the death toll was enormous.
200
The volleyball team in red and white jerseys always wins the tournament.
a. phrase
b. clause
The volleyball team in red and white jerseys always wins the tournament.
a. phrase
200
Type the Preposition.
Mom, may I go skating with my friends?
Mom, may I go skating with my friends?
200
Type the OBJECT of the prepositional phrase.
Jeremiah, please stand by your desk.
Jeremiah, please stand by your desk.
200
How many Prepositional Phrases are there?
Don't forget to pack a lunch.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
Don't forget to pack a lunch.
a. 0
to pack is an infinitive and makes a verb phrase, not a prepositional phrase.
200
Many smokers believe that e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking. ……………….., scientific researches show that e-cigarettes are more addictive and lethal than traditional cigarettes.
a. In addition
b. However
Many smokers believe that e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking. b. However, scientific research shows that e-cigarettes are more addictive and lethal than traditional cigarettes.
300
Although Noah was sick, he still went to work.
a. phrase
b. clause
Although Noah was sick, he still went to work.
b. clause
300
Type the preposition.
You can get extra supplies from the stationery store.
You can get extra supplies from the stationery store.
300
Type the OBJECT of the prepositional phrase.
The ground under the trees isn’t even wet.
The ground under the trees isn’t even wet.
300
How many Prepositional Phrases are there?
Eileen and Miranda have been best friends since third grade.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
Eileen and Miranda have been best friends since third grade.
b. 1
300
……………….. the impacts of global warming, Vietnam has witnessed an increasing number of hurricanes over the past few years.
a. In spite of
b. Due to
c. Due to the impacts of global warming, Vietnam has witnessed an increasing number of hurricanes over the past few years.
400
After she ate dinner, Belle ordered dessert.
a. phrase
b. clause
After she ate dinner, Belle ordered dessert.
b. clause
400
Type the preposition.
We ran five laps around the gym and then practiced shots.
We ran five laps around the gym and then practiced shots.
400
Type the OBJECT of the prepositional phrase.
We can do this work without any extra help.
We can do this work without any extra help.
400
How many Prepositional Phrases are there?
Alfie, my golden retriever, relaxes in the shade under the oak tree.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
Alfie, my golden retriever, relaxes in the shade under the oak tree.
c. 2
400
……………….. continuous efforts of the Japanese government to create a work-life balance, the overwork culture in this country is still growing.
a. Due to
b. In spite of
d. In spite of continuous efforts of the Japanese government to create a work-life balance, the overwork culture in this country is still growing.
500
Zyron has been dreaming about this vacation for years.
a. phrase
b. clause
Zyron has been dreaming about this vacation for years.
a. phrase
500
Type the Preposition.
I found my homework inside my social studies book.
I found my homework inside my social studies book.
500
Type the OBJECT of the prepositional phrase.
Juan shyly stood apart from the other new students.
Juan shyly stood apart from the other new students.
500
How many Prepositional Phrases are there?
The paprika is between the onion powder and the pepper.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
The salt is between the onion powder and the pepper.
b. 1
500
Scientific researches indicate a number of negative impacts of poor sleeping quality. ……………….., the problem can lead to anxiety and depression.
a. Otherwise
b. For example
Scientific research indicates a number of negative impacts of poor sleeping quality. b. For example, the problem can lead to anxiety and depression.