EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases

EXERCISE 48–3Prepositional phrases

Each sentence has one prepositional phrase. In the text box provided, type the complete prepositional phrase, including all objects and modifiers.

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The horse fractured its leg in three places.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 1 of 10: The horse fractured its leg in three places.

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

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 2 of 10: The Olympics has seen its share of high hopes and shattered dreams.

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Money doesn’t grow on trees.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 3 of 10: Money doesn’t grow on trees.

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Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 4 of 10: Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

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

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 5 of 10: Many current slang words have not yet made it into the dictionary.

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Tequila is made from the agave plant.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 6 of 10: Tequila is made from the agave plant.

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Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 7 of 10: Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

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Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 8 of 10: Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

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Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 9 of 10: Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

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Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.

EXERCISE 48–3 Prepositional phrases - 10 of 10: Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.