EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases

Each sentence has one prepositional phrase. In the text box provided, type the complete prepositional phrase, including all objects and modifiers. Type carefully since any typing errors will result in an incorrect answer. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

1 of 10

The horse fractured its leg in three places.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is in three places. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 1 of 10: The horse fractured its leg in three places.

2 of 10

The Olympics has seen its share of high hopes and shattered dreams.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is of high hopes and shattered dreams. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 2 of 10: The Olympics has seen its share of high hopes and shattered dreams.

3 of 10

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is on trees. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 3 of 10: Money doesn’t grow on trees.

4 of 10

Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is Throughout high school. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 4 of 10: Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

5 of 10

Many current slang words have not yet made it into the dictionary.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is into the dictionary. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 5 of 10: Many current slang words have not yet made it into the dictionary.

6 of 10

Tequila is made from the agave plant.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is from the agave plant. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 6 of 10: Tequila is made from the agave plant.

7 of 10

Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is by gospel music. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 7 of 10: Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

8 of 10

Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is to recovery. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 8 of 10: Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

9 of 10

Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is with corn. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 9 of 10: Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

10 of 10

Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is to simpler lifestyles. For more help, see section 48a.
EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 10 of 10: Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.