Click on the word modified by the underlined phrase, and then identify whether or not that word is a verb, adjective, or adverb.
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Before the storm,putyourbicycleintothegarage. verb/adjective/adverb
30.
Herearringdroppeddowninto the sink drain. verb/adjective/adverb
31.
Thatbackpackistoosmallfor your school stuff. verb/adjective/adverb
32.
Ifoundmylittlesisterin the toy storeatthemall. verb/adjective/adverb
Prepositional Phrases as Nouns
Directions:
Click on all the words in the prepositional phrase acting as a noun.
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Intheclosetisthebestplaceforthevacuumcleaner.
34.
Onthestreetistheonlyplaceyoucanparkthatbigtruck.
35.
OnthetopshelfiswhereIwillputthecookies.
36.
Inthemorningsisthebesttimetocallmygrandmother.
Layered Prepositional Phrases
Directions:
Click on each underlined prepositional phrase and then the word it modifies.
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Yourtestsare\in the red folder\on my desk.
38.
Neverleaveyourskateboard\at the top\of the stairs\to the basement.
39.
Ihavenotseenthepeople\in the photographs\in this albuminyears.
40.
Thefertilizer\in the yellow bag\in the garageisonlyfortheroses.
Adjective or Adverb Prepositional Phrases
Directions:
Using the toolbar, mark the prepositional phrases in the following sentences as adjective or adverb phrases. First click on the type of phrase in the toolbar, then click on the preposition, and lastly the object of the preposition.
Choose the best word to correctly complete each sentence.
49.
My parents mighthave/ofhidden my present in the garage.
50.
We found my missing little sisterbetween/amongthe children in the play area.
51.
The seatbeside/besidesmine is empty if you would like it.
52.
Jesse wasangry with/angry atLuis when Luis wrecked his bicycle.
Commas with Prepositional Phrases
Directions:
Decide whether the underlined adjective prepositional phrases are restrictive (no commas necessary), or nonrestrictive (commas needed). Commas have been intentionally left out.
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My mother in her cute new hairstyle was mistaken for my sister. restrictive/nonrestrictive
54.
The constellations in the southern hemisphere are different from the ones in the northern hemisphere. restrictive/nonrestrictive
55.
Many of the streets in Venice are actually canals. restrictive/nonrestrictive
56.
David with his new school supplies needs to get a locker. restrictive/nonrestrictive
Directions:
Decide whether the underlined phrase needs a comma or not. If it could go either way, choose no comma.
57.
In the books on the shelves you will find lots of writing ideas. comma/no comma
58.
After school you need to do your homework and chores before you go outside. comma/no comma
59.
Beyond the dark forest trees a meadow spreads out toward the farmlands. comma/no comma
60.
Down the wide roadway ran the marathon runners. comma/no comma
Idiomatic Verbs
Directions:
Identify each set of underlined words as either an idiomatic verb or a verb with a prepositional phrase following it.
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I don't think we can pass up the chance to get those tickets while they are still available. idiomatic/preposition
62.
You really need to clean out your backpack if you can't find anything. idiomatic/preposition
63.
If you aren't careful, you might fall down those stairs. idiomatic/preposition
64.
If you can't find your homework, look between the pages of your textbook. idiomatic/preposition