Question 1

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Time and the hour run through the roughest day.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "through the roughest day" answers the question "when" and modifies the verb "run." Therefore, it is an adverbial phrase.

Question 2

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Brevity is the soul of wit.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "of wit" modifies the noun "soul," telling us which soul is being referred to. Therefore, it functions as an adjective phrase.

Question 3

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-This is the short and the long of it.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "of it" modifies the noun "short and the long," therefore it functions as an adjective phrase.

Question 4

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "for his purpose" is modifying the verb "cite," indicating the reason or purpose for which the devil can use scripture. This makes it an adverbial phrase.

Question 5

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-He hath eaten me out of house and home.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

"out of house and home" indicates the extent to which he has eaten, making it an adverbial phrase.

Question 6

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Now is the winter of our discontent.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The underlined prepositional phrase "of our discontent" is an adjective phrase because it modifies the noun "winter".

Question 7

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Laugh yourselves into stitches.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "into stitches" modifies the verb "laugh" by describing the manner in which the laughing occurs. Therefore, it is an adverbial phrase.

Question 8

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-I'll speak in a monstrous little voice.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "in a monstrous little voice" modifies the verb "speak" and answers the question "How will I speak?" making it an adverbial phrase.

Question 9

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative
-London drew on his experiences not only in the Klondike but also at sea.
A)coordinating
B)subordinating
C)correlative

Accepted Answer

The conjunction pair "not only...but also" is a correlative conjunction pair, used to join two parallel elements in a sentence.

Question 10

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative
-It's sometimes nice to read not to learn, but to enjoy.
A)coordinating
B)subordinating
C)correlative

Accepted Answer

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. In this case, "but" connects two independent clauses, so it is a coordinating conjunction.

Question 11

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-If music be the food of love, play on.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "of love" modifies the noun "food," describing what kind of food it is, which makes it an adjective phrase.

Question 12

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "with strange bedfellows" answers the question "with whom" and modifies the verb "acquaints," making it an adverbial phrase.

Question 13

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-The better part of valour is discretion.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The phrase "of valour" modifies the noun "part," describing what kind of part, which makes it an adjective phrase.

Question 14

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-The course of true love never did run smooth.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "of true love" modifies the noun "course," describing which course is being referred to, making it an adjective phrase.

Question 15

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative
-Before Jack London started his literary career, he was a hobo, a cannery worker, and an oyster pirate.
A)coordinating
B)subordinating
C)correlative

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "Before" introduces a clause that depends on the main clause for its full meaning, making it a subordinating conjunction.

Question 16

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative
-Because I liked the book A Raisin in the Sun, I was excited to get tickets to the Broadway production.
A)coordinating
B)subordinating
C)correlative

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "because" is introducing a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a subordinating conjunction.

Question 17

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative
-Our assignment is either to see a play or to read a novel.
A)coordinating
B)subordinating
C)correlative

Accepted Answer

The conjunction pair "either...or" is used to connect two alternatives, making it a correlative conjunction.

Question 18

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-This grief is crowned with consolation.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-I will wear my heart upon my sleeve.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "upon my sleeve" is describing how the subject will wear their heart, making it an adverbial phrase.

Question 20

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity
-Men of few words are the best men.
A)adjective phrase
B)adverbial phrase

Accepted Answer

The prepositional phrase "of few words" modifies the noun "men" and provides more information about their characteristics, making it an adjective phrase.

Quiz 8: Prepositions and Conjunctions

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Time and the hour run through the roughest day.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Brevity is the soul of wit.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -This is the short and the long of it.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -He hath eaten me out of house and home.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Now is the winter of our discontent.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Laugh yourselves into stitches.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -I'll speak in a monstrous little voice.

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative -London drew on his experiences not only in the Klondike but also at sea.

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative -It's sometimes nice to read not to learn, but to enjoy.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -If music be the food of love, play on.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -The better part of valour is discretion.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -The course of true love never did run smooth.

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative -Before Jack London started his literary career, he was a hobo, a cannery worker, and an oyster pirate.

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative -Because I liked the book A Raisin in the Sun, I was excited to get tickets to the Broadway production.

Indicate whether each underlined conjunction or conjunction pair is coordinating, subordinating, or correlative -Our assignment is either to see a play or to read a novel.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -This grief is crowned with consolation.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -I will wear my heart upon my sleeve.

Indicate whether each underlined prepositional phrase is an adjective phrase or an adverbial phrase.The lines are from William Shakespeare's plays.Some punctuation has been changed for clarity -Men of few words are the best men.