Preposition or Adverb & Reason
Did you bring the paper in?
Preposition or Adverb?
Reason?
In is an adverb.
It is an adverb because it tells where, and it is at the end of the sentence.
Identify the adjective phrase.
Dr. Mott is a graduate of Temple University.
Adjective Phrase: of Temple University
Describes: graduate (noun)
Identify the adverb phrase.
Zach studies outside the building.
Adverb Phrase: outside the building
Describes: studies (verb)
Adjective or Adverb Phrase?
Identify the phrase in the sentence.
My shopping list needs to be put into my bag.
Adverb Phrase-into my bag
Describes: put (verb)
Simple or Compound Sentence?
Reason?
The Grand Canyon is about 300 miles long.
Simple Sentence
It is one complete thought/independent clause, and there is no conjunction with a comma (,).
Turn left just beyond the apple orchard.
Preposition or Adverb?
Reason?
Beyond is a preposition in this sentence.
It is a preposition because it connects its objects with other words in the sentence.
Identify the adjective phrase.
All the doctors in the room were helping Bob.
Adjective Phrase: in the room
Describes: doctors (noun)
Identify the adverb phrase.
Anne sat under the apple tree.
Adverb Phrase: under the apple tree
Describes: sat (verb)
Adjective or Adverb Phrase?
Identify the phrase in the sentence.
The area outside the boundary is dangerous.
Adjective Phrase-outside the boundary
Describes: area (noun)
Simple or Compound Sentence?
Reason?
Los Angeles has many TV studios, and Philadelphia has numerous health insurance agencies.
Compound Sentence
The sentence has 2 complete thoughts/independent clauses and the conjunction and with a comma (,).
A large crowd gathered inside the ticket office.
Preposition or Adverb?
Reason?
Inside is a preposition.
It is a preposition because it connects its objects with other words in the sentence.
Identify the preposition and adjective phrase.
The VA built a new hospital for veterans.
Preposition: for
Adjective Phrase: for veterans
Describes: hospital (noun)
Identify the preposition and adverb phrase.
Her sister waved from the bus.
Preposition: from
Adverb Phrase: from the bus
Describes: waved (verb)
Adjective or Adverb Phrase?
Identify the phrase in the sentence.
The plane flew over the school yard.
Adverb phrase-over the school yard.
Describes: flew (verb)
Simple or Compound Sentence?
Reason?
The book was popular, but it didn't win an award.
Compound Sentence
The sentence has 2 complete thoughts/independent clauses and the conjunction but with a comma (,).
Molly watched the clouds float by.
Preposition or Adverb?
Reason?
By is an adverb.
It is an adverb because it tells how, and it is at the end of the sentence.
Identify the preposition and adjective phrase.
The girl with black hair is considerate.
Preposition: with
Adjective Phrase: with black hair
Describes: girl (noun)
Identify the preposition, adverb phrase, and the word that the phrase describes.
We saw the doctor walk toward the elevator.
Preposition: toward
Adverb Phrase: toward the elevator
Word that the phrase describes: walk (verb)
Adjective or Adverb Phrase?
Identify the phrase in the sentence.
Tell the word that the phrase modifies/describes.
Allen ordered a cake with sweet frosting.
Adjective Phrase-with sweet frosting
Modifies/Describes: cake (noun)
Simple or Compound Sentence?
Reason?
Philadelphia is famous for its art museums.
Simple Sentence
It has one complete thought/independent clause and no conjunction with a comma (,).
Tristan stood outside and watched the planes fly overhead.
Outside is an adverb.
It is an adverb because it tells where.
It DOES NOT connect to other words in the sentence.
Identify the preposition, adjective phrase, and the word that the phrase describes.
The car beside the red one is my car.
Preposition: beside
Adjective Phrase: beside the red one
Phrase describes the word: car (noun)
Identify the preposition, adverb phrase, and the word that the phrase describes.
The flowers grow near the fence.
Preposition: near
Adverb Phrase: near the fence
Word that the phrase describes: grow (verb)
Adjective or Adverb Phrase?
Identify the phrase in the sentence.
Tell the word that the phrase modifies/describes.
My sister adopted a black cat near the zoo.
Adjective Phrase-near the zoo.
Modifies/Describes: cat (noun)
Simple or Compound Sentence?
Reason?
The parents didn't make much money, so they had to spend their earnings wisely.
Compound Sentence
The sentence has 2 complete thoughts/independent clauses and the conjunction so with a comma (,).