Review: Phrases

In each of the following sentences, a phrase is underlined. Determine what kind of word it takes the place of: subject, object, verb, modifier or connecting word.

Question 7.39

1. In spite of the attack, she says she tries to remain positive.

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Question 7.40

2. Recovered now from the accident, he says he feels lucky things have healed so well.

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Question 7.41

3. Riding a stationary bike is his main exercise these days.

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Question 7.42

4. To stop paying benefits now could cost many laid-off workers their homes.

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Question 7.43

5. “We hope to attract some bids from minority contractors,” Terwilliger said.

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