10 Questions
What is the main function of a preposition in a sentence?
Modify a noun, pronoun, or verb
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight parts of speech in English?
Determiners
What do prepositions provide in a sentence?
Additional context and detail
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
Under the table
How can the preposition 'at' be used?
As a preposition of time, place, or things
In a prepositional phrase, what is the object of the preposition?
The noun (or verb) that the preposition modifies
How do prepositional phrases function in sentences?
As adjectives or adverbs
What distinguishes a phrasal preposition from a regular prepositional phrase?
Phrasal prepositions are composed of multiple words
Can a preposition function as an adverb independently in a sentence?
Only as part of a prepositional phrase
What is the general modern view on ending sentences with prepositions?
It is generally accepted and correct
Learn about prepositions, one of the eight parts of speech in English, that modify nouns, pronouns, or verbs in a sentence by providing extra detail. Explore common prepositions and how they are used in sentences.
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