Objects 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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Example

Question 1 of 10

Question 1. Romeo and Juliet tells the story of a forbidden romance between two love-struck teenagers.
Objects of prepositions – 1

Question 2 of 10

Question 2. The dog patiently balanced the snack on the bridge of her nose.
Objects of prepositions – 2

Question 3 of 10

Question 3. Many fans root simply for the team that is winning.
Objects of prepositions – 3

Question 4 of 10

Question 4. Astronauts are always awed by the image of the earth as seen from space.
Objects of prepositions – 4

Question 5 of 10

Question 5. The exercise taught us about the responsibility that comes with having a baby.
Objects of prepositions – 5

Question 6 of 10

Question 6. In the heat of an argument, anything can happen.
Objects of prepositions – 6

Question 7 of 10

Question 7. Deregulation has been blamed for the current slump in the stock market.
Objects of prepositions – 7

Question 8 of 10

Question 8. A mule is the result of cross-breeding between a male donkey and a female horse.
Objects of prepositions – 8

Question 9 of 10

Question 9. The security guard was looking for a child with red hair and glasses.
Objects of prepositions – 9

Question 10 of 10

Question 10. Each corn kernel is individually pollinated by one strand of corn silk.
Objects of prepositions – 10