Form 6: Adjective vs. Adverb Prepositional Phrases
Learn to distinguish between adjective and adverb prepositional phrases within sentences. Practice analyzing whether a phrase modifies a noun or a verb.
Questions
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The man (with the blue jacket) works here.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'She ran (with great speed) to catch the bus.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The story (about the dragon) was exciting.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'We ate dinner (after the movie).'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The house (on the corner) was built in 1920.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'He spoke (in a low voice).'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The sweater (of pure wool) was very warm.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'They searched (through the entire house).'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The key (to the back door) is lost.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'She sang (during the morning assembly).'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'The birds (in that tall tree) sing loudly.'
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Is the underlined phrase functioning as an adjective or adverb phrase? 'He looked (toward the horizon) nervously.'