Prepositional phrases add meaning to verbs and nouns in sentences. In this way they function in an adjective or adverb-like manner.
When they act like adverbs they are often giving answers to the questions how, when, or where?
John is tired from this afternoon’s exam. (why) Before the semester starts, most university students will receive their timetable on line. (when) The terrorists planned to meet at the south end of Chatham Road. (where) The protestors refused to leave until the police arrived (for how long)
When they act like adjectives they often answer the question which one? The car behind the one in front of you is often said to be the most dangerous. (which one)
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Highlight the words which you think form prepositional phrases. After you have done so, click the answer key to reveal the correct answers.
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1.
After the exam, everybody went to Cafe De Coral for some noodles.
After the exam, everybody went to Cafe De Coralfor some noodles.
2.
Without adding MSG, much Asian cuisine would be considered too bland for a lot of people.
Without adding MSG, much Asian cuisine would be considered too bland for a lot of people.
3.
The Student of the Year award was won by an undergraduate from Sichuan.
The Student of the Year award was won by an undergraduate from Sichuan.
4.
There are a number of universities throughout Hong Kong which train students for specific professions.
There are a number of universities throughout Hong Kong which train students for specific professions.
5.
Before choosing a graduate school, students are advised to seek advice from alumni.
Before choosing a graduate school, students are advised to seek advice from alumni.
6.
At some universities, students with a 5** in English are exempt from taking English courses.
At some universities, students with a 5** in English are exempt from taking English courses.
Use the information below to expand on the sentence. Type the sentence in the spaces provided and click the answer key to see if you are correct.
Example:
Students are required to register
from the Faculty of Engineering
by 1st September
for clubs and societies
Answer:
Students from the Faculty of Engineering are required to register for clubs and societies by 1st September.
The students were playing computer games
at the back of the class
under the table
on their mobile phones
Answer:
The students at the back of the class were playing computer games on their mobile phones under the table.The students at the back of the class were playing computer games under the table on their mobile phones.
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Scientists have been concerned
for the last three decades
from all over the world
about global warming
Answer:
Scientists from all over the world have been concerned about global warming for the last three decades.
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The attendees passed the time
by chatting with each other
at the Cannes Film Festival
until the stars arrived
Answer:
The attendees at the Cannes Film Festival passed the time by chatting with each other until the stars arrived.The attendees at the Cannes Film Festival passed the time until the stars arrived by chatting with each other.
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People should not ride the rollercoaster
with a height less than 1m
unless they sign an disclaimer form
at Disneyland
Answer:
People with a height less than 1m should not ride the rollercoaster at Disneyland unless they sign an disclaimer form.People at Disneyland with a height less than 1m should not ride the rollercoaster unless they sign an disclaimer form.At Disneyland people with a height less than 1m should not ride the rollercoaster unless they sign an disclaimer form.
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The Ambassador left when intruders tried entering the compound
to the United States
in a hurry
from Syria
through the service entrance
Answer:
People with a height less than 1m should not ride the rollercoaster at Disneyland unless they sign an disclaimer form.
