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What is a preposition?

A word that replaces a noun in a sentence

A word that modifies a noun, pronoun, or verb in a sentence by providing extra detail (correct)

A word that emphasizes the action in a sentence

A word that connects two independent clauses

What are the different information roles that prepositions can occupy?

Time, direction, place, and more (correct)

Subject, object, verb, and adjective

Noun, verb, adverb, and adjective

Pronoun, adverb, conjunction, and interjection

Which of the following is an example of a preposition of time?

With

Above

Across

Since (correct)

In the sentence, 'at the top of the mountain,' 'at' is a preposition of?

Place Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

Provides context and often makes the sentence richer and more interesting to read Signup and view all the answers

What is the object of a preposition called?

Noun Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a phrasal preposition?

According to Signup and view all the answers

In what way can prepositional phrases function in a sentence?

As adjectives or adverbs Signup and view all the answers

Can prepositions function as adverbs on their own?

Yes, but only as part of a prepositional phrase Signup and view all the answers

What is the general consensus on ending sentences with prepositions?

It is generally accepted Signup and view all the answers