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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Prepositional Phrase as a Subject
A test question was asked today which later provoked a debate in response...we are seeking other opinions with English grammar rules to substantiate your thoughts please.
Can the phrase "around the Sun" be used as a subject to make the following a complete sentence;
"Around the Sun is equal to one year."
Thank you for your help.
Can the phrase "around the Sun" be used as a subject to make the following a complete sentence;
"Around the Sun is equal to one year."
Thank you for your help.
Top answer
No
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When can a prepositional phrase be used as a subject? Because there are times that it can and times that it cannot.
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Anonymousthere are times that it canReally? I'll be waiting to see which times these are — not counting a quoted phrase.
"In the box" is a prepositional phrase.
That's cheating!
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Under the bed is a good place to hide?
To the store and back is a long way to walk?
To the store and back is a long way to walk?
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BarbaraPAUnder the bed is a good place to hide?To the store and back is a long way to walk?I'll buy those — even though I might hesitate to hand over the cash on the second one.
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Not a clue. I just accepted the challenge of finding one that would work.
What about "Through that door is the path to salvation"?
I'm trying to think about prepositional phrases that represent a place.
On Cloud 9 is where you'll find me if Joe asks me to the Homecoming Dance.
What about "Through that door is the path to salvation"?
I'm trying to think about prepositional phrases that represent a place.
On Cloud 9 is where you'll find me if Joe asks me to the Homecoming Dance.
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