EXERCISE B3–1 Prepositional phrases

EXERCISE B3-1Prepositional phrases

In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence.

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.)

Example

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In northern Italy, we met many people who speak German as their first language.

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Answer: In northern Italy (adverb phrase modifying met); as their first language (adverb phrase modifying speak)
EXERCISE B3-1 Prepositional phrases Prepositional phrases - In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence. 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.) - In northern Italy, we met many people who speak German as their first language.

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William completed the three-mile hike through the thick forest with ease.

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Answer: through the thick forest (adjective phrase modifying hike); with ease (adverb phrase modifying completed)
EXERCISE B3-1 Prepositional phrases Prepositional phrases - In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence. 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.) - William completed the three-mile hike through the thick forest with ease.

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To my boss’s dismay, I was late for work again.

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Answer: To my boss’s dismay (adverb phrase modifying was); for work (adverb phrase modifying late)
EXERCISE B3-1 Prepositional phrases Prepositional phrases - In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence. 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.) - To my boss’s dismay, I was late for work again.

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The traveling exhibit of Mayan artifacts gave viewers new insight into pre-Columbian culture.

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Answer: of Mayan artifacts (adjective phrase modifying exhibit); into pre-Columbian culture (adjective phrase modifying insight)
EXERCISE B3-1 Prepositional phrases Prepositional phrases - In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence. 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.) - The traveling exhibit of Mayan artifacts gave viewers new insight into pre-Columbian culture.

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In 2002, the euro became the official currency in twelve Euro-pean countries.

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Answer: In 2002, in twelve European countries (adverb phrases modifying became)
EXERCISE B3-1 Prepositional phrases Prepositional phrases - In the box following each sentence, list the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence. Tell whether each one is an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase and what it modifies in the sentence. 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.) - In 2002, the euro became the official currency in twelve Euro-pean countries.