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What is a prepositional phrase? (1 point)
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a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective
a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective
a set of two or more words that together function like a noun
Phrases Quick Check
4 of 54 of 5 Items
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What is a prepositional phrase? (1 point)
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a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective
a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective
a set of two or more words that together function like a noun
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GPT-5 mini
Correct answer: "a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers."
Briefly: a prepositional phrase = preposition + its object (usually a noun or pronoun) and any modifiers of that object. The first choice defines a preposition, the third an adjective phrase, and the fourth a noun phrase.
Briefly: a prepositional phrase = preposition + its object (usually a noun or pronoun) and any modifiers of that object. The first choice defines a preposition, the third an adjective phrase, and the fourth a noun phrase.