Unlock hundreds more features
Save your Quiz to the Dashboard
View and Export Results
Use AI to Create Quizzes and Analyse Results

OR
Sign inSign in with Facebook
Sign inSign in with Google
Quizzes > High School Quizzes > English Language Arts

Practice Quiz: Adjective, Adverb & Prepositional Phrases

Boost your skills with engaging grammar practice

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 6
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper art depicting a trivia quiz on Modifier Mania for high school English students.

Which of the following words is an adjective?
under
blue
quickly
loudly
Blue is an adjective that describes a quality of a noun. The other options are either adverbs or a preposition.
Which word is an adverb?
swift
speedy
swiftly
rapid
Swiftly is the adverb form that modifies verbs by describing how an action is performed. The other options function as adjectives.
What is the primary function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?
To serve as the main verb.
To link subjects with predicates.
To replace the noun.
To act as a modifier providing additional information.
A prepositional phrase provides extra detail about a noun or verb, often indicating location, time, or manner. It does not serve as the main verb or subject.
Which sentence correctly uses an adjective?
Red the car sped down the street.
The car sped red down the street.
The car red sped down the street.
The red car sped down the street.
In the first sentence, the adjective 'red' accurately describes the noun 'car.' The other sentences show incorrect adjective placement.
Which sentence uses an adverb correctly to modify a verb?
She sings beautifully.
Beautifully, sings she.
She sings beautiful.
Beautiful sings she.
The adverb 'beautifully' correctly modifies the verb 'sings' in the first sentence. The other options have either incorrect adjective use or improper word order.
In the sentence 'The smart student solved the difficult math problem quickly,' which word functions as an adverb?
math
difficult
quickly
smart
The word 'quickly' is an adverb modifying the verb 'solved,' describing the manner in which the action was performed. The other words serve as adjectives or nouns.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'During the movie, the audience remained silent.'
the audience
During
During the movie
remained silent
The phrase 'During the movie' is a prepositional phrase that provides temporal context for the action. The other options do not form a complete prepositional phrase.
Which sentence employs adjectives and adverbs correctly?
The man ran slowly tall.
The tall man ran quick.
The tall man ran slowly.
The man tall ran slowly.
Option A correctly uses the adjective 'tall' to describe the man and the adverb 'slowly' to modify the verb 'ran.' The other choices either misplace adjectives or use incorrect adverb forms.
Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase as a noun modifier?
He looked at the painting.
They arrived before dawn.
The cat with orange stripes slept peacefully.
She ran with great speed.
In sentence A, the phrase 'with orange stripes' functions as an adjective modifying the noun 'cat.' In the other sentences, the prepositional phrases serve adverbial roles.
Which sentence lists adjectives in the correct order?
He drove his red small car.
He drove his car small red.
He drove his red car small.
He drove his small red car.
Sentence B correctly places the size adjective 'small' before the color adjective 'red' when modifying the noun 'car.' The other options disrupt the conventional order.
Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.
The cat chased the mouse under the table.
He read the book in the library every day.
Walking down the street, the trees swayed in the wind.
Walking down the street, she admired the blooming flowers.
Option A contains a misplaced modifier, as the phrase 'Walking down the street' incorrectly appears to modify 'the trees.' The other sentences correctly place modifiers.
Which sentence uses an adverb to modify an adjective?
Incredibly, he is smartly.
He is smartly incredibly.
He is incredibly smart.
He is smart, incredibly.
In sentence A, the adverb 'incredibly' modifies the adjective 'smart,' enhancing its meaning. The other choices incorrectly position the adverb.
In the sentence 'She placed the vase on the table with great care,' what role does the phrase 'with great care' play?
It functions as a conjunctive phrase.
It acts as a prepositional phrase modifying the verb 'placed.'
It serves as an adjective describing 'vase.'
It acts as an adverbial modifier for the noun 'table.'
The phrase 'with great care' modifies the verb 'placed' by describing the manner of the action. It does not describe the vase or function as any form of noun complement.
Which word in the sentence 'The teacher explained the concept clearly' is an adverb?
concept
clearly
teacher
explained
The word 'clearly' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'explained' by indicating how the action was performed. The other words serve as a noun or verb.
Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier.
She read the book, finished it, and then watched the movie.
Reading the book, she took notes.
After reading the book, the movie was confusing.
After reading the book, she found the movie confusing.
In option A, the modifier 'After reading the book' dangles because it does not logically modify a subject, implying that 'the movie' read the book. The other sentences properly link the modifier to the intended subject.
Analyze the sentence 'Flying over the city, the stars twinkled brilliantly' for modifier errors.
It has a misplaced modifier modifying 'city'.
It contains a dangling modifier.
It contains no modifier errors.
It uses an adverb incorrectly.
The phrase 'Flying over the city' is intended to describe a subject, but it mistakenly seems to modify 'the stars', creating a dangling modifier. This misplacement leads to ambiguity in meaning.
In the sentence 'The child with a red hat and a bright smile entered the room,' what is the function of the modifiers?
'With a red hat' modifies the verb, and 'a bright smile' modifies the noun.
Both 'with a red hat' and 'a bright smile' modify the noun 'child'.
'With a red hat' modifies 'red hat' while 'a bright smile' functions as the subject.
Both phrases modify the noun 'room'.
Both the prepositional phrase 'with a red hat' and the descriptive phrase 'a bright smile' provide additional information about the noun 'child', functioning as modifiers. They help paint a picture of the child's appearance.
Which sentence includes an adverb modifying another adverb?
She answered quick very.
She answered quickly very.
She answered very quickly.
She very answered quickly.
In the sentence 'She answered very quickly,' the adverb 'very' modifies the adverb 'quickly,' intensifying the manner in which the action is performed. The other options disrupt standard word order.
Evaluate the sentence 'He barely attracted any attention at the new school' and determine the function of 'barely.'
It modifies the adverb 'any'.
It functions as an adverb modifying the verb 'attracted'.
It modifies the noun 'attention'.
It acts as an adjective.
The adverb 'barely' modifies the verb 'attracted,' indicating the minimal extent to which attention was gathered. It does not modify the noun or serve as an adjective.
Consider the sentence 'Quickly scanning the headlines, the worried readers tried to comprehend the unfolding events.' Which statement best explains the modifier usage?
The word 'quickly' incorrectly modifies the noun 'readers'.
The adverb 'quickly' modifies the verb 'scanning' and accurately sets the pace for the readers' action.
The sentence has redundant modifiers that confuse the meaning.
'Quickly scanning' acts as a noun phrase referring to the headlines.
The participial phrase 'Quickly scanning the headlines' modifies the subject 'the worried readers,' and the adverb 'quickly' correctly modifies the participle 'scanning,' clarifying the manner in which the action occurred.
0
{"name":"Which of the following words is an adjective?", "url":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPREVIEW","txt":"Which of the following words is an adjective?, Which word is an adverb?, What is the primary function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?","img":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/3012/images/ogquiz.png"}

Study Outcomes

  1. Identify and classify adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases in sentences.
  2. Analyze sentence structures to determine the correct use of descriptive modifiers.
  3. Apply modifiers effectively to enhance sentence clarity and detail.
  4. Evaluate modifier placement for optimal sentence flow and coherence.
  5. Revise sentences to improve descriptive language and overall writing quality.

2.10 Quiz: Adjective, Adverb & Prep Phrases Cheat Sheet

  1. Spot the Building Blocks - Prepositional phrases are like mini-adventures in your sentence: they start with a preposition ("in," "on," "under," etc.), include an object, and sometimes a few modifiers. They jazz up your writing by acting as adjectives or adverbs, adding color and detail. Brandeis.edu
    2. Brandeis.edu
  2. Adjective Phrases in Action - When a prepositional phrase hangs out right after a noun or pronoun, it turns into an adjective, answering "Which one?" or "What kind?" Think of it as the detective giving clues about "the cat on the roof" or "the book with the blue cover." GrammarBook.com
    3. GrammarBook.com
  3. Adverb Phrases That Amp Up Action - If the phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, it's an adverb prepositional phrase. It answers "How?", "When?", "Where?" or "To what extent?" - like "she ran with lightning speed" or "he arrived after lunch." GrammarFlip.com
    4. GrammarFlip.com
  4. Adjective vs. Adverb Challenge - The secret to telling them apart is spotting what they modify. If it's naming or describing a noun, it's adjectival; if it's tweaking action or another modifier, it's adverbial. Turn it into a detective game by asking "What is this phrase modifying?" every time. TheClassroom.com
    5. TheClassroom.com
  5. Practice Makes Perfect - Grab sample sentences and highlight every prepositional phrase you see. Then label each phrase as adjective or adverb: it's like a treasure hunt with instant rewards when you get it right! DailyGrammar.com
    6. DailyGrammar.com
  6. No Subjects or Verbs Allowed - A quick rule of thumb: prepositional phrases never contain the main subject or verb of the sentence. They're the sidekicks, not the heroes, adding flavor without taking center stage. EBSCO.com
    7. EBSCO.com
  7. Context Is King - Words like "up," "down," or "before" can be sneaky: sometimes they're prepositions, other times adverbs. Always check if they're heading up a phrase with an object to know their true role. Brandeis.edu
    8. Brandeis.edu
  8. Completing Adjectives - Prepositional phrases can act as complements to adjectives, finishing their meaning. Phrases like "fond of ice cream" show how the phrase completes what "fond" really means. LinguisticsGirl.com
    9. LinguisticsGirl.com
  9. Clauses Get a Makeover - Sometimes these phrases hover above an entire clause, giving extra context or setting the scene. Think "After the rain stopped, we went outside" - the phrase modifies the whole action, not just a word. GrammarBook.com
    10. GrammarBook.com
  10. Rewrite for Clarity - Shake up sentences by adding or removing prepositional phrases and watch how meaning shifts. It's like having a dial for your writing's detail level - crank it up or down to suit your style! EBSCO.com
    11. EBSCO.com
Make a Quiz (FREE) Copy & Edit This Quiz Create a Quiz with AI

English Language Arts Quizzes

Powered by: Quiz Maker