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because I said so
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behind the table
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while eating dinner
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after I finish eating
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
The child searched the beach for pretty shells.
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The child
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searched the beach
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The child searched
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for pretty shells
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
The class was upset by the ending of the novel.
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The class
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was upset
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by the ending
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of the novel
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
In the morning Gloria went to the library.
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
The true owner of the dog is not available for comment.
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The true owner
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of the dog
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is not available
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for comment
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
The three contestants listened carefully to each question.
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Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly for the appositive phrase:
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Anastasia, a fan of fancy apparel, spent the day wandering the fine clothing shops.
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Anastasia a fan of fancy apparel, spent the day wandering the fine clothing shops.
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Anastasia a fan of fancy apparel spent the day wandering the fine clothing shops.
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Anastasia, a fan of fancy apparel spent the day wandering the fine clothing shops.
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Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly for the appositive phrase:
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George the team's captain led the chant in the locker room.
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George, the team's captain led the chant in the locker room.
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George the team's captain, led the chant in the locker room.
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George, the team's captain, led the chant in the locker room.
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Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly for the appositive phrase:
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All visitors to our house are greeted by Penny the sweetest dog.
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All visitors to our house are greeted, by Penny the sweetest dog.
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All visitors to our house are greeted by Penny, the sweetest dog.
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All visitors to our house are greeted by, Penny the sweetest dog.
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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence below:
Antony, a fine tailor, crafted his own suit jacket for the dance.
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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence below:
Gregory spent the day playing golf, his favorite hobby.
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Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
The shoes with ruby jewels click-clacked as she walked.
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Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
When she checked, she found Maria's dirty bowl was still in the sink.
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Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
You're such an understanding friend.
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Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
Can you please hand me a sharpened pencil for this algebra test?
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Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below (*There may be more than one):
People with rude manners upset me.
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People with rude manners
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upset me
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manners upset me
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No noun phrase.