EXERCISE B3–3 Prepositional phrases

EXERCISE B3-3Prepositional 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 Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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Question

The horse fractured its leg in three places.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is in three places. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 1 of 10: The horse fractured its leg in three places.

2 of 10

Question

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 B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 2 of 10: The Olympics has seen its share of high hopes and shattered dreams.

3 of 10

Question

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is on trees. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 3 of 10: Money doesn’t grow on trees.

4 of 10

Question

Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is Throughout high school. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 4 of 10: Throughout high school, I had a perfect attendance record.

5 of 10

Question

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 B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 5 of 10: Many current slang words have not yet made it into the dictionary.

6 of 10

Question

Tequila is made from the agave plant.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is from the agave plant. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 6 of 10: Tequila is made from the agave plant.

7 of 10

Question

Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is by gospel music. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 7 of 10: Elvis Presley was heavily influenced by gospel music.

8 of 10

Question

Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is to recovery. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 8 of 10: Admitting the problem is the first step to recovery.

9 of 10

Question

Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is with corn. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 9 of 10: Succotash is simply lima beans mixed with corn.

10 of 10

Question

Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.

Correct.
Sorry. The correct answer is to simpler lifestyles. For more help, see section B3-a.
EXERCISE B3-3 Prepositional phrases - 10 of 10: Many people are returning to simpler lifestyles.