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Grammar
Prepositional phrases (urgent)
Under line each prepositional phrase. Write adj. above phrases used as an adjective, and adv. above phrases used as an adverb.
1. Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan?
2. The diameter of a sequoia tree trunk can reach three meters.
3. (adverb) Tula will leave for the cottage "in the morning."
4. The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
5. (adjective) The "girl in the red jacket" is my sister.
6. (adverb) That politician "frequently speaks about the homeless."
7. (adjective) The "hockey player from Sweden" shows remarkable ability.
8. (adverb) The airplane flew "above the clouds."
9. (adjective) Send an e-mail to your "favorite cousin."
10. The leader of the party promised to cut taxes.
Okay, so just asking whether or not they are correct. Don't really get this.
And I need some help with #1, #2, #4, and #10.
thanks,
1. Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan?
2. The diameter of a sequoia tree trunk can reach three meters.
3. (adverb) Tula will leave for the cottage "in the morning."
4. The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
5. (adjective) The "girl in the red jacket" is my sister.
6. (adverb) That politician "frequently speaks about the homeless."
7. (adjective) The "hockey player from Sweden" shows remarkable ability.
8. (adverb) The airplane flew "above the clouds."
9. (adjective) Send an e-mail to your "favorite cousin."
10. The leader of the party promised to cut taxes.
Okay, so just asking whether or not they are correct. Don't really get this.
And I need some help with #1, #2, #4, and #10.
thanks,
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1. Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan? -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
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- Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan?
- -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
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- The diameter of a sequoia tree trunk can reach three meters.
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1. Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan? -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
2. The diameter of a sequoia tree trunk can reach three meters. -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
3. (adverb) Tula will leave for the cottage
1. Who discovered potash in Saskatchewan? -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
2. The diameter of a sequoia tree trunk can reach three meters. -- Check your dictionary to determine which word in this sentence is a preposition (there is only one).
3. (adverb) Tula will leave for the cottage
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