Prepositions Quiz

Prepositions

• Prepositions show direction, time, place, location, and spatial relationships.
• Examples of prepositions used for time: on, from, after, until, during
• Examples of prepositions used for place: on, behind, over, between, in front
• Examples of prepositions used for direction: toward, into, to, from, across
• Examples of prepositions used for location: at, in, on
• Examples of prepositions used for spatial relationships: against, opposite, beneath, beside, around
• A prepositional phrase is a combination of a preposition and a noun.
• Examples of prepositional phrases: on time, for a change, at once, with the help of
• Prepositions like "in," "on," and "at" can be used to describe both time and position.
  • "In" is used for general time (e.g., months) or general location (e.g., a room).
  • "On" is used for specific time (e.g., days of the week) or more specific location (e.g., a table).
  • "At" is used for very specific times (e.g., 10:00 AM) or very specific locations (e.g., a corner).

Conjunctions

• Conjunctions connect words, phrases, clauses, and sentences.
• Coordinating conjunctions connect two or more equal grammatical elements.
• Examples of coordinating conjunctions: and
• Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
• Correlative conjunctions are pairs that work together.
• Examples of correlative conjunctions: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, rather than

Interjections

• Interjections express feelings, make requests, or demands.
• Examples: Wow! That bird is huge.
• Primary interjections are words or sounds used only as interjections.
• Examples: um-uhm
• Secondary interjections are words that can be used as other parts of speech but also as interjections.
• Examples: Awesome!
• Volitive interjections issue commands or requests.
• Examples: Shh!
• Emotive interjections express emotions or reactions.
• Examples: Ew!