Curated OER
Prepositional Phrases
A thorough grammar activity on prepositional phrases first reviews the definitions and examples of prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases, before prompting learners to apply their knowledge to several different...
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Nouns and Their Functions
This entry focuses on nouns and their functions as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, subjective complements, objective complements, and appositives.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 3
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 5
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Noun Functions Exercise 6
This is a 10-question, self-grading quiz/exercise over Noun Functions.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Object of the Preposition
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify an object of the preposition in the context of a sentence.
The Tongue Untied
The Tongue Untied: Nouns
Defines the many rules that govern the use of nouns, including their use as subjects, and the requirements for agreement; predicate nominatives; four types of objects (direct object, indirect object, object of preposition, and object of...
University of Calgary
Univ. Of Calgary: Sentence Elements: Phrase Functions
This section of an online grammar guide provides information on how different types of phrases can function in a sentence. It also offers an interactive exercise for identifying phrase functions.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Parts of Speech: Preposition & Object of Preposition
Offers a good explanation of prepositions and the object of prepositions, along with a list of common prepositions and several specific preposition tips.