Click on Adjective if the underlined prepositional phrase functions as an adjective modifying a noun or pronoun; click on Adverb if it functions as an adverb modifying a verb.
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Example
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Charlotte was elected president of the class.
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A latte is an espresso with steamed milk.
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I walked home without any shoes.
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American jazz originated in New Orleans.
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You should stay indoors during a whiteout.
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My cousin was mistakenly named an enemy of the state.
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Sushi should always be eaten with chopsticks.
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During a major economic downturn, everyone’s financial security is at risk.
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I’ve just completed a playlist of my favorite workout songs.
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Harry Potter’s bedroom is a closet under the stairs.
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