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Prepositional Phrases

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Many students are under the impression that the test will be difficult.

Under the impression is an example of a prepositional phrase. Improve your knowledge of some of the most important and common combinations of prepositions used in English. These phrases are in standard usage and can not be altered. They are used to connect, explain and show the relationship between ideas and things.

Prepositional Phrase Reference Sheet
Prepositional Phrase Quiz - 1
Prepositional Phrase Quiz - 2
Prepositional Phrase Quiz - 3

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April 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm
(1) Ines Almeida says:

Excellent!!!
I worked today (15/04/08)with my students from the 3rd year high school and they really liked doing the quizzes. It’s an easy and catchy way of learning!!!

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