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Phrases
Phrases: Prepositional / Appositive / ADV/ ADJ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List the prepositional phrases in the sentence. What word do they modify? Some of the gaggle of geese wandered toward the pond in the meadow. | of the gaggle: some; of geese: gaggle; in the meadow:pond (3) |
| List the prepositional phrases in the sentence. What word do they modify? Because of the few members who did not want a poem about success read at the meeting, an argument began among the group. | Because of the few members: began; about success: poem; among the group:began. (3) |
| What is the appositive phrase? What word does it modify? The monkey, a nimble animal, is often found in the jungle | A nimble animal. It modifies the noun "monkey." |
| What is the adverb phrase? What word does it modify? Mr. Yellin, an experienced math instructor, was reading the American Journal of Calculus during third period. | During third period. It modifies the verb phrase "was reading." |
| What is the adjective phrase? What word does it modify? Inez loved the beautiful black stallion in the stable. |