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Chapter 14: Prepositions

	1.	A prepositional phrase may function as an adverb.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	2.	The expression angry with is used correctly in the sentence I am angry with Karl for not returning my phone call.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	3.	An object of a preposition may be a verb.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	4.	Select the item that describes or identifies the underlined word(s) in the sentence. Leaders assume responsibilities for effective evaluation procedures.

		a.	preposition
		b.	prepositional phrase
		c.	infinitive or infinitve phrase
		d.	compound preposition

	5.	A compound preposition consists of a verb and a preposition

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	6.	The word too is a preposition.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	7.	Select the item that describes or identifies the underlined word(s) in the sentence. According to researchers, no one trait distinguishes a leader from a follower.

		a.	object of the preposition
		b.	prepositional phrase
		c.	infinitve or infinitive phrase
		d.	compound preposition

	8.	The phrase through difficult times is a prepositional phrase.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	9.	Greg was _____ talkative to be an effective leader.

		a.	to
		b.	two
		c.	too

	10.	The phrase to effectively lead a group is a prepositional phrase.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE