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What is the main function of a preposition in a sentence?
What is the main function of a preposition in a sentence?
- Act as the subject of the sentence
- Modify an adjective
- Modify a verb
- Modify a noun, pronoun, or verb (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight parts of speech in English?
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight parts of speech in English?
- Prepositions
- Determiners (correct)
- Conjunctions
- Interjections
What do prepositions provide in a sentence?
What do prepositions provide in a sentence?
- Verb tense correction
- Clarity on punctuation
- Additional context and detail (correct)
- Subject-verb agreement
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?
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How can the preposition 'at' be used?
How can the preposition 'at' be used?
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In a prepositional phrase, what is the object of the preposition?
In a prepositional phrase, what is the object of the preposition?
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How do prepositional phrases function in sentences?
How do prepositional phrases function in sentences?
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What distinguishes a phrasal preposition from a regular prepositional phrase?
What distinguishes a phrasal preposition from a regular prepositional phrase?
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Can a preposition function as an adverb independently in a sentence?
Can a preposition function as an adverb independently in a sentence?
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What is the general modern view on ending sentences with prepositions?
What is the general modern view on ending sentences with prepositions?
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