Prepositions

Question 1

What is the preposition? I always have so much fun at the zoo.

Accepted Answer

at

Question 2

What is the prepositional phrase? The zealous fans gathered three hours early outside of Kauffman Stadium.

Accepted Answer

outside of Kauffman Stadium

Question 3

The parents were worried about the storm.

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adverb phrase

Question 4

The stray dog seemed to hang around.

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adverb

Question 5

The prices were down, so we bought several items.

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adverb

Question 6

The vase on the table belonged to my grandmother.

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adjective phrase

Question 7

This backpack belongs to a fourth-grade student.

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adverb phrase

Question 8

We chose the cat in the blue cage.

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adjective phrase

Question 9

We decided to purchase the table with six chairs.

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infinitive phrase

Question 10

Instead of walking the dog, he took a nap.

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adverb phrase

Question 11

What is the preposition? Tanya's cat likes to sleep behind the sofa.

Accepted Answer

behind

Question 12

With great sadness, the fans listened as Manning made his retirement speech.

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object of the preposition

Question 13

What is the preposition? Recently, I received a letter from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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from

Question 14

What is the preposition? Reading the directions carefully, Mr. Chavez continued working on the project.

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on

Question 15

Because of the rain, several of the events were postponed.

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preposition

Question 16

What is the preposition? Between the two cake layers was an amazingly smooth pudding.

Accepted Answer

Between

Question 17

What is the preposition? The basket next to the steps contains prizes.

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next to

Question 18

What is the preposition? Did you leave very early in the morning?

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in

Question 19

What is the prepositional phrase? Oh, my! I clumsily dropped my backpack in the sloppy mud.

Accepted Answer

in the sloppy mud

Question 20

What is the preposition? Before you eat lunch, look inside the pantry.

Accepted Answer

inside

Question 21

The children looked up and down in order to locate the Easter egg.

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adverbs

Question 22

According to my father, my uncle will visit this weekend.

Accepted Answer

According to

Question 23

What is the prepositional phrase? You don't sound too happy about the decision that he announced.

Accepted Answer

about the decision

Question 24

What is the prepositional phrase? Francisco opened the door to the attic and proceeded cautiously inside.

Accepted Answer

to the attic

Question 25

What is the preposition? After practice, you may become tired.

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After

Question 26

What is the prepositional phrase? Either Rachel or Susan brought plastic cups for the party.

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for the party

Question 27

The runner with the red shirt is my brother.

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adjective phrase

Question 28

On top of the house sat an owl.

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adverb phrase

Question 29

The package in the mailbox was delivered today.

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adjective phrase

Question 30

The car inside the garage is Herbert's.

Accepted Answer

preposition

Prepositions

Questions 30

Prepositions

Questions 30