Conjunctions And Prepositions Practice Quiz
- 1.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
- A.
I would go to bed now but my homework is not done.
- B.
I would go to bed now, but my homework is not done.
- C.
I would go to bed now but, my homework is not done.
Correct Answer
B. I would go to bed now, but my homework is not done.Explanation
The correct answer is "I would go to bed now, but my homework is not done." This sentence is correctly punctuated because it uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction "but" to separate two independent clauses.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
- A.
I didn't want to go to school or stay after to work on homework.
- B.
I didn't want to go to school, or stay after to work on homework.
- C.
I didn't want to go to school or, stay after to work on homework.
Correct Answer
A. I didn't want to go to school or stay after to work on homework.Explanation
Both parts of the sentence are independent clauses, so they can be separated by a comma and the coordinating conjunction "or." The correct answer is "I didn't want to go to school or stay after to work on homework."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is a subordinate conjunction in this sentence:Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shane cleans his stubble and globs of shaving cream from the bathroom sink.
- A.
Of
- B.
And
- C.
Once
- D.
The
Correct Answer
C. OnceExplanation
of=preposition, and=coordinating conjunction, the=articleRate this question:
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- 4.
All of the following are coordinating conjunctions EXCEPT:
- A.
For
- B.
But
- C.
Yet
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
D. SomeExplanation
The coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance in a sentence. "For," "but," and "yet" are all examples of coordinating conjunctions because they can be used to join two independent clauses or coordinate elements within a sentence. However, "some" is not a coordinating conjunction. It is an indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified quantity or number of something. Therefore, "some" does not function as a coordinating conjunction.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When beginning a sentence with a preposition, you need a comma at the end of the prepositional phrase.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When beginning a sentence with a preposition, a comma is needed at the end of the prepositional phrase. This is because the comma helps to separate the introductory prepositional phrase from the rest of the sentence. It clarifies the structure of the sentence and makes it easier for the reader to understand the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In the following sentence, identify the prepositional phrase:I received a letter from my grandmother.
- A.
I received a letter
- B.
A letter from my grandmother
- C.
From my grandmother
- D.
My grandmother
Correct Answer
C. From my grandmotherExplanation
from=preposition
grandmother=object of prepositionRate this question:
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- 7.
Check all of the prepositions you see.
- A.
Above
- B.
Beyond
- C.
In
- D.
Was
- E.
At
- F.
Is
- G.
Were
- H.
Are
- I.
Next to
Correct Answer(s)
A. Above
B. Beyond
C. In
E. At
I. Next toExplanation
The correct answer includes the prepositions "above," "beyond," "in," "at," and "next to." These prepositions indicate location or position in relation to something else. "Above" and "beyond" indicate a higher position or a position that extends further. "In" and "at" indicate being inside or at a specific location. "Next to" indicates being in close proximity to something else. The other options, "was," "is," "were," and "are," are not prepositions but rather forms of the verb "to be."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
- A.
Beyond my talents as a bassist I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player.
- B.
Beyond my talents, as a bassist I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player.
- C.
Beyond my talents as a bassist, I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player.
- D.
Beyond my talents, as a bassist, I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player.
Correct Answer
C. Beyond my talents as a bassist, I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player.Explanation
The correct answer is "Beyond my talents as a bassist, I have always wanted to be a professional hockey player." This is the correct answer because it uses commas to set off the phrase "as a bassist" and to separate it from the rest of the sentence. This punctuation correctly indicates that "as a bassist" is providing additional information about the speaker's talents, rather than being an essential part of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
From time to time, I need to study.Which explanation best explains why a comma is necessary after the second "time"?
- A.
The sentence begins with a preposition.
- B.
There is a natural pause at this point in the sentence.
- C.
The sentence has multiple prepositions, so the comma goes at the end of the final prepositional phrase that's starting the sentence.
- D.
There shouldn't be a comma after the second "time"
Correct Answer
C. The sentence has multiple prepositions, so the comma goes at the end of the final prepositional pHrase that's starting the sentence.Explanation
The comma is necessary after the second "time" because the sentence has multiple prepositions. In this case, the comma is placed at the end of the final prepositional phrase that is starting the sentence. This helps to separate the phrases and clarify the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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