DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the preposition or compound preposition in each sentence. (15 points)
*Each preposition or compound preposition must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
2. Identify the object of a preposition in each sentence. (17 points)
*Each object of a preposition must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
Preposition #1: There are six groups of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals, and vitamins. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: There are six groups of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, minerals, and vitamins. (1)
Preposition #1: We could not live without carbohydrates. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: We could not live without carbohydrates. (1)
Preposition #1: Energy stored in carbohydrates is released quickly. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Energy stored in carbohydrates is released quickly. (1)
Preposition #1: Among the carbohydrates are sugars, starch, and fiber. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Among the carbohydrates are sugars, starch, and fiber. (1)
Preposition #1: Some foods with sugar have few nutrients. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Some foods with sugar have few nutrients. (1)
Preposition #1: Refined sugar is found in products like candy and soft drinks. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Refined sugar is found in products like candy and soft drinks. (1)
Preposition #2: Refined sugar is found in products like candy and soft drinks. (1)
Object of a Preposition #2: Refined sugar is found in products like candy and soft drinks. (1)
Object of a Preposition #3: Refined sugar is found in products like candy and soft drinks. (1)
Preposition #1: Along with bread, pasta and potatoes provide us with starch. (2)
Object of a Preposition #1: Along with bread, pasta and potatoes provide us with starch. (1)
Preposition #2: Along with bread, pasta and potatoes provide us with starch. (1)
Object of a Preposition #2: Along with bread, pasta and potatoes provide us with starch. (1)
Preposition #1: Our bodies break down starch into glucose. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Our bodies break down starch into glucose. (1)
Preposition #1: Glucose then releases energy throughout our bodies. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Glucose then releases energy throughout our bodies. (1)
Preposition #1: We get our fiber through foods like vegetables and grains. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: We get our fiber through foods like vegetables and grains. (1)
Preposition #2: We get our fiber through foods like vegetables and grains. (1)
Object of a Preposition #2: We get our fiber through foods like vegetables and grains. (1)
Object of a Preposition #3: We get our fiber through foods like vegetables and grains. (1)
Preposition #1: Fiber does not release energy within our bodies. (1)
Object of a Preposition #1: Fiber does not release energy within our bodies. (1)
Preposition #1: However, because of fiber, our digestive tract is kept healthy. (2)
Object of a Preposition #1: However, because of fiber, our digestive tract is kept healthy. (1)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adjective prepositional phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
*Do not include any end punctuation in your answer.
2. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the phrase. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
Prepositional Phrase: One of the experimenters was Thomas A. Edison. (3)
Modified Word: One of the experimenters was Thomas A. Edison. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: George Eastman, a pioneer in photographic equipment, helped Edison invent the kinetoscope. (3)
Modified Word: George Eastman, a pioneer in photographic equipment, helped Edison invent the kinetoscope. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Early filmmakers photographed almost anything near the camera. (3)
Modified Word: Early filmmakers photographed almost anything near the camera. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Soon audiences became bored, and attendance at the movies declined. (3)
Modified Word: Soon audiences became bored, and attendance at the movies declined. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: The Great Train Robbery led to the establishment of nickelodeons. (2)
Modified Word: The Great Train Robbery led to the establishment of nickelodeons. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: A nickelodeon was an early movie theater with a five-cent admission charge. (5)
Modified Word: A nickelodeon was an early movie theater with a five-cent admission charge. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: New techniques in photography and editing were tried during this time. (4)
Modified Word: New techniques in photography and editing were tried during this time. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: The most successful movies of the 1930s and 1940s were musicals, gangster films, and horror shows. (5)
Modified Word: The most successful movies of the 1930s and 1940s were musicals, gangster films, and horror shows. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Within the last few years, the quality of home entertainment has changed dramatically. (3)
Modified Word: Within the last few years, the quality of home entertainment has changed dramatically. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Some of the most advanced systems use only three-inch speakers. (5)
Modified Word: Some of the most advanced systems use only three-inch speakers. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: These rear speakers enhance the recordings almost to the level of a live performance. (4)
Modified Word: These rear speakers enhance the recordings almost to the level of a live performance. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: It is difficult to imagine the improvement beyond stereo; you must hear it for yourself. (2)
Modified Word: It is difficult to imagine the improvement beyond stereo; you must hear it for yourself. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Video images with greater resolution and clarity are also reaching new heights. (5)
Modified Word: Video images with greater resolution and clarity are also reaching new heights. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Projection televisions, with their huge screens, used to be inferior to cathode ray sets. (4)
Modified Word: Projection televisions, with their huge screens, used to be inferior to cathode ray sets. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Manufacturers have responded to consumer demands by building television sets with greater brightness and resolution. (5)
Modified Word: Manufacturers have responded to consumer demands by building television sets with greater brightness and resolution. (1)
1. Identify the adverb prepositional phrase in each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
*Do not include any end punctuation in your answer.
2. Identify the verb, adjective, or other adverb being modified by the phrase. (15 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
Prepositional Phrase: Movies began in the late 1800s. (4)
Modified Word: Movies began in the late 1800s. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: People experimented with devices to make pictures move. (2)
Modified Word: People experimented with devices to make pictures move. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: For the first time, motion pictures were projected. (4)
Modified Word: For the first time, motion pictures were projected. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: Language differences presented no problem because movies were silent at that time. (3)
Modified Word: Language differences presented no problem because movies were silent at that time. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Titles, or printed dialogue, were inserted between scenes. (2)
Modified Word: Titles, or printed dialogue, were inserted between scenes. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: One development that saved movies from extinction was that they told stories. (2)
Modified Word: One development that saved movies from extinction was that they told stories. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Around 1927, a sound system called Movietone was developed. (2)
Modified Word: Around 1927, a sound system called Movietone was developed. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: These first talkies were awkward and tense compared to the silent films. (4)
Modified Word: These first talkies were awkward and tense compared to the silent films. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Many silent film stars had voices unsuited to sound films. (3)
Modified Word: Many silent film stars had voices unsuited to sound films. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: During this time, new techniques in photography and editing were tried. (3)
Modified Word: During this time, new techniques in photography and editing were tried. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: Within the last few years, the quality of home entertainment has changed dramatically. (5)
Modified Word: Within the last few years, the quality of home entertainment has changed dramatically. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: “Home theater” sound systems place speakers behind the listeners. (3)
Modified Word: “Home theater” sound systems place speakers behind the listeners. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: These rear speakers enhance the recordings almost to the level of a live performance. (3)
Modified Word: These rear speakers enhance the recordings almost to the level of a live performance. (1)
Prepositional Phrase: Manufacturers have responded to consumer demands. (3)
Modified Word: Manufacturers have responded to consumer demands. (2)
Prepositional Phrase: As digital recording spreads throughout the industry, one can expect virtually perfect sound reproduction. (3)
Modified Word: As digital recording spreads throughout the industry, one can expect virtually perfect sound reproduction. (1)