Preposition Unit Test B

Part 1: Write the prepositional phrase(s) for each sentence. (3 pts each answer)

1. Here are the herds of hungry sheep.
2. The storm started during lunch.
3. The grapefruit arrived in a wooden crate.
4. Against the fence rested the tired worker.
5. The monkey climbed into the hammock.
6. The cat jumped off the shelf.
7. The mole moved slowly through his tunnel.
8. Denise jumped over the last hurdle and won the race.
9. Jackie slammed the ball across the infield.
10. Among the dunes grew flowers and tall weeds.

Part 2: For the underlined word, write whether it is an adverb or a preposition. (3 pts each answer)

1. Inside the Tower of London were priceless treasures.
2. Inside were two friendly boxer pups.
3. Take the plants outside for some sun.
4. Pedro waited outside the Laundromat.
5. We jumped across easily.
6. He rolled all the way down the hill.
7. The tired man sat down.
8. Bright lights flickered around the city.
9. A sparrow perched on the porch rail and looked around.
10. Elise took her jacket off and hung it up.

Part 3: Write the prepositional phrase, write the word it modifies. Then write ADJ if the prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or ADV if the prepositional phrase is an adverb phrase. (2 pts. each answer)

PLEASE NOTE: THREE ANSWERS ARE REQUIRED.

Prepositional phrase word it modifies ADJ or ADV

1. Artie read a book about Japanese customs.
2. After lunch, we walked back to class.
3. What city is the capital of Utah?
4. Lucy works at the local hardware store.
5. Notre Dame scored in the second half.

Part 4: List the conjunctions. (2 pts each sentence.)

1. We used plexiglass and wire in art class.
2. Ralph frowned but shook hands.
3. Neither Rich nor Holly had ever seen a large computer.
4. Angela is not only witty but also wise.
5. Give the message to either Carrie or Abby.