EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions

EXERCISE 48–5Objects of prepositions

In each sentence, the underlined prepositional phrase contains another prepositional phrase, a subordinate clause, or a verbal phrase. Indicate the noun or pronoun that functions as the simple object of the first preposition.

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Romeo and Juliet tells the story of a forbidden romance between two love-struck teenagers.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 1 of 10: Romeo and Juliet tells the story of a forbidden romance between two love-struck teenagers.

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The dog patiently balanced the snack on the bridge of her nose.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 2 of 10: The dog patiently balanced the snack on the bridge of her nose.

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Many fans root simply for the team that is winning.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 3 of 10: Many fans root simply for the team that is winning.

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Astronauts are always awed by the image of the earth as seen from space.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 4 of 10: Astronauts are always awed by the image of the earth as seen from space.

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The exercise taught us about the responsibility that comes with having a baby.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 5 of 10: The exercise taught us about the responsibility that comes with having a baby.

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In the heat of an argument, anything can happen.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 6 of 10: In the heat of an argument, anything can happen.

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Deregulation has been blamed for the current slump in the stock market.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 7 of 10: Deregulation has been blamed for the current slump in the stock market.

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A mule is the result of cross-breeding between a male donkey and a female horse.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 8 of 10: A mule is the result of cross-breeding between a male donkey and a female horse.

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The security guard was looking for a child with red hair and glasses.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 9 of 10: The security guard was looking for a child with red hair and glasses.

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Each corn kernel is individually pollinated by one strand of corn silk.

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EXERCISE 48–5 Objects of prepositions - 10 of 10: Each corn kernel is individually pollinated by one strand of corn silk.