Subordinate Clause or Prepositional Phrase? (3)
- A subordinate clause consists of a subordinating conjunction followed by a clause.
- A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun (or noun phrase).
Instructions for the Quiz
Decide if the underlined portion of the sentence is a:
- prepositional phrase
- subordinate clause
Note: This quiz includes "super" glue words that can function as prepositions or subordinating conjunctions.
If you see one of these words, start by asking yourself the question: Is it acting as a preposition or a subordinating conjunction? If this seems difficult, review this lesson. |
Instructions for the Quiz
Answer the questions.
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