CELSA Prepositional Phrase Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to indicate time?

Accepted Answer

He arrived before the deadline.

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She left the meeting early.

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They worked quickly.

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We finished the report.

Question 2

Identify the prepositional phrase acting as an adjective in: 'The book on the shelf belongs to Maria.'

Accepted Answer

on the shelf

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belongs to Maria

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to Maria

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The book

Question 3

Which prepositional phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'She has been studying English _____ three years.'?

Accepted Answer

for

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since

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during

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within

Question 4

In the sentence 'They argued about the new policy,' how does 'about the new policy' function?

Accepted Answer

As an adverbial prepositional phrase modifying 'argued'

Answer

As a subject complement

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As an adjectival phrase modifying 'they'

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As the direct object

Question 5

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase used as a subject?

Accepted Answer

Under the bridge is a dangerous place to sleep.

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She ran under the bridge.

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The bridge was under construction.

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He built a shelter under the bridge.

Question 6

Choose the sentence where 'in time' is used correctly as an idiomatic prepositional phrase meaning 'eventually.'

Accepted Answer

In time, he learned to appreciate classical music.

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She arrived in time for the show.

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We finished in time.

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The package arrived in time.

Question 7

Select the sentence that incorrectly uses a prepositional phrase.

Accepted Answer

They are excited about of the trip.

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He is interested in learning Spanish.

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She is afraid of heights.

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We are capable of finishing on time.