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Prepositions Conjunctions and Interjections
Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of the parts of speech that combine with nouns and prounouns to form prepositional phrases, that connect words, phrases and terms and that are used to express emotion such as Yuck! or Wow!
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Which underlined word functions as a coordinating conjunction in the sentence?
Coordinating conjunctions include words such as "and," "but," and "or." These words are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence.
No, "underneath" is a preposition. It is used to show location or position of one object in relation to another.
What is before in the sentence Sean did his homework before football practice?
The word 'before' is functioning as a preposition in that sentence.
A preposition is a word that connects its object to another word in the sentence.
In the example sentence, the preposition 'before' connects the noun phrase 'football practice' to the verb 'did'.
The noun phrase 'football practice' is the object of the preposition.
No, "it" is a pronoun, not a preposition. Pronouns are words used in place of nouns to avoid repetition in a sentence. Prepositions, on the other hand, are words that show the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence.
What is the preposition Use the latter that is leaning against the wall?
The preposition in this sentence is "against," showing the relationship between the latter and the wall it is leaning on.
What is averb phrase consists of?
An adverb phrase consists of one or more adverbs that modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb in a sentence. Adverb phrases provide information on how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.
What is the prepositional phrase in water flowed into the covered bridge?
"into the covered bridge" is the prepositional phrase in the sentence.
No, "grabbed" is not a preposition. It is a past tense verb that describes the action of seizing or taking hold of something.
In which sentence is the underlined phrase a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
The book on the table is mine. The underlined phrase "on the table" is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective because it describes the noun "book."
What kind of phrase are the bolded wordsTo unpack immediately?
The bolded words "to unpack immediately" form an infinitive phrase, which consists of the infinitive "to unpack" and the adverb "immediately." Infinitive phrases can act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.
"Truly" is an adverb, not a preposition. It is used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement or claim.
In this adverb form of "with" meaning "accompanying," along is an adverb and with is a preposition.
Is back to the point a conjunction?
No, "back to the point" is a phrase or prepositional phrase that typically indicates going back to the main topic or focus of a discussion. It is not a conjunction, which are words like "and," "but," or "because" that connect words, phrases, or clauses.
"In the east" is a common phrase used to indicate a direction or location towards the eastern part of a place or region. It is a simple and clear way to describe something's position relative to other points or landmarks.
Is henceforth is a conjunction?
No, "henceforth" is an adverb used to indicate from now on or from this time forward. It does not function as a conjunction connecting phrases or clauses.
What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence Kali worked hard to meet her deadline.?
to meet her deadline
What are examples of compound sentences with prepositional phrases?
- I went to the store, but my brother stayed at home.
- She danced at the party, while he watched from the sidelines.
- The cat climbed up the tree, and the dog ran around the yard.
- I studied for my exam in the library, yet my friend studied at home.
What is some examples of conjunctions?
A conjunction is a word used to join words, phrases, and clauses.
The most commonly used conjunctions are and and or.
Example functions of conjunctions:
Jack and Jill went up the hill to their schoolhouse.
- joins the nouns of the compound subject of the sentence
Would you like some hot chocolate or some warm buttermilk?
- joins the noun phrases of the compound direct object
Jack gets good grades but spends little time studying.
- joins the two predicates
Jill gets good grades because she does her homework.
- joins the two independent clauses
No, "poured" is not a preposition. It is a verb that describes the action of pouring.
The conjunction in the sentence is "and", which is used to connect the two subjects "my mother" and "father".
R5 is a band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, United States. They gained popularity through their music and performances in various parts of the world.
In which sentence is the underlined phrase an adverb prepositional phrase?
It is important to always drive safely in hazardous conditions.
What effect does a conjunction have?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. It helps to join ideas or parts of a sentence together to show their relationship. Conjunctions can coordinate, contrast, or show cause and effect between different elements in a sentence.
