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BlackBlitz Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Adverb Prep. Phrases
"I blame myself for failing the test"
I = Subj
blame = Verb
myself = dir. obj.
for failing the test = Prep phrase + gerund + obj.
Someone told me that the prep phrase is an adverb answering "what"? I was told that adverb prep. phrases answer When? Where? How?
I = Subj
blame = Verb
myself = dir. obj.
for failing the test = Prep phrase + gerund + obj.
Someone told me that the prep phrase is an adverb answering "what"? I was told that adverb prep. phrases answer When? Where? How?
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In my opinion it's adverbial. " What do I blame? I blame myself.
- In my opinion it's adverbial.
- " What do I blame?
- I blame myself.
- The question "what" would be answered by identifying the direct object.
- How do I blame myself??
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In my opinion it's adverbial. The verb is "to blame." What do I blame? I blame myself. The question "what" would be answered by identifying the direct object.
How do I blame myself?? Why do I blame myself? (This test isn't perfect). I'd say it's closest to "how." (for failing the test)
I'd be inclined to suggest that "someone"
How do I blame myself?? Why do I blame myself? (This test isn't perfect). I'd say it's closest to "how." (for failing the test)
I'd be inclined to suggest that "someone"
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