Prepositional Phrases Quiz
Answer Sheet

A. Identifying Adjective Phrases: Underline each adjective phrase in the sentence below and circle the word it modifies. (circled words will be italicized)

1. I ordered a pancake with maple syrup.

2. A book without any illustration may be very interesting.

3. This is the new road to the state park.

4. The sound of the rain on the roof is very loud.

5. Mimi just read a book about Winston Churchill.

6. The winter coat in the closet no longer fits.

7. An investigator uncovered a file of important papers.

8. Strawberries with cream is grandmother's favorite.

9. When did the car in the driveway arrive?

10. I just lost my list of errands.

B. Identify Adverb Phrases: Underline each adverb phrase and circle the word it modifies.  (circled words will be italicized)

1. The heavy snow stopped in the late morning.

2. The teacher was disturbed at Bob's attitude.

3. Without their help we could never have finished the job.

4. The entire trail was completed in two weeks.

5. My parents left for their vacation a week later.

6. At two the post office reopened for business.

7. Foolishly, the fullback charged into Southside's huge line.

8. In a year a new bridge was built.

9. Yes, I certainly am ready for a good lunch.

10. Our basketball team practiced late into the night.