Instructions: Identify prepositional phrases and their functions. Click "Show Answer" to check your response.
Section A: Identifying Prepositional Phrases (10 Questions)
1. The keys on the kitchen counter are mine. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: on the kitchen counter
2. We'll have a meeting after lunch. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: after lunch
3. She solved the puzzle with great difficulty. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: with great difficulty
4. Because of the rain, the match was cancelled. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: Because of the rain
5. The house at the end of the street is haunted. (Identify ALL prepositional phrases)
Answer: at the end, of the street
6. I'm busy at the moment. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: at the moment
7. Let's meet in the park. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: in the park
8. She did it on purpose. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: on purpose
9. I asked out of curiosity. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: out of curiosity
10. Come with me. (Identify the prepositional phrase)
Answer: with me
Section B: Adjective vs Adverb Phrases (10 Questions)
11. The book on the table is mine. (Is the prepositional phrase adjective or adverb?)
Answer: Adjective (modifies "book" - which book?)
12. She studies in the library. (Is the prepositional phrase adjective or adverb?)
Answer: Adverb (modifies "studies" - where?)
13. The girl with red hair won the competition. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adjective (modifies "girl" - which girl?)
14. We'll meet after lunch. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adverb (modifies "will meet" - when?)
15. He is good at mathematics. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adverb (modifies adjective "good" - how good?)
16. The car in the garage needs repair. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adjective (modifies "car" - which car?)
17. She spoke with confidence. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adverb (modifies "spoke" - how?)
18. The solution to this problem is simple. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adjective (modifies "solution" - which solution?)
19. They arrived in time for the movie. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adverb (modifies "arrived" - when?)
20. A friend of mine called yesterday. (Adjective or adverb phrase?)
Answer: Adjective (modifies "friend" - which friend?)
Section C: Function & Meaning (10 Questions)
21. "In the morning" answers which question? (when/where/how/why)
Answer: when (time)
22. "With care" answers which question? (when/where/how/why)
Answer: how (manner)
23. "Because of rain" answers which question? (when/where/how/why)
Answer: why (reason)
24. "At home" answers which question? (when/where/how/why)
Answer: where (place)
25. Which prepositional phrase means "very quickly"? (in no time/at the moment/on time)
Answer: in no time (idiomatic)
26. Which means "feeling ill"? (under the weather/on cloud nine/in a hurry)
Answer: under the weather (idiomatic)
27. "On time" means: (punctual/early/late)
Answer: punctual (at the scheduled time)
28. "In time" means: (punctual/before it's too late/always)
Answer: before it's too late (before deadline)
29. Complete: "by _____" (means: unintentionally)
Answer: by accident
30. Complete: "in a _____" (means: summarized briefly)
Answer: in a nutshell
