noun or verb
where, were, we’re
Pesky Prepositions
True or False
100

She saw her husband hunt the turkey. 

Hunt is a...

noun 

100

__ are you having the part. ( where, were, we’re)

Where

100

There are birds ___ (in/on) their nest; they are sleeping peacefully.

In

100

The words "affect" and "effect" are always interchangeable in any sentence.

False. ("Affect" and "effect" have different meanings.)

200

Harmoni is one of my bestfriend

Harmoni is a...

Noun 

200

___ we invited ( where, were, we’re)

Were 

200

A bee flew ___ (into/unto) my nose and stung me.

Into

200

It is acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition, especially in formal writing.

False. (While it may be acceptable in casual writing, it is generally avoided in formal writing.)

300

The children behaved well during recess 

behaved is a....

Verb 

300

Yes,__ going to pick you up tomorrow.(where, were, we’re)

We’re

300

The naughty kid jumps ____ (into/unto) a bear trap. He is not making it ____ (around/through) this one...

Unto; Through

300

The words "your" and "you're" can be used interchangeably without changing the meaning of a sentence.

False. ("Your" is possessive, and "you're" is a contraction for "you are.")

400


Didn't you try to get up early today? 

You is a...

Noun

400

I know __ the mall is. It’s just down the street. ( where, were, we’re)

Where

400

This annoying fly! It has been flying (In/Around) my face all morning and it will not get away from me ___ (at/in) all!

In; At

400

In formal writing, it is appropriate to use contractions such as "can't" and "won't."

False. (Contractions are generally avoided in formal writing.)

500

The girls saw the man running down the street 

Identify the noun and verb

The girls/running 

500

__ going to pick up pizza for dinner.( where, were, we’re)

We’re

500

Peppa Pig says, "Come __ (in/on) George! Come play __ (together/with) me and jump __ (in/on) muddy puddles!"

On; With; In

500

Ending a sentence with a conjunction, like "and" or "but," is always grammatically incorrect.

False. (While it may be considered a style choice to avoid excessive use, it is not strictly grammatically incorrect.)