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*GRAMMAR 9.2 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, February 23)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adjective prepositional phrase in each sentence. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
*Do not include any end punctuation in your answer.

2. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the phrase. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
Sentence #1: Architecture is considered a form of art.
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Prepositional Phrase: Architecture is considered a form of art. (2)

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Modified Word: Architecture is considered a form of art. (1)

Sentence #2: It is one of the oldest of the fine arts.
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Prepositional Phrase: It is one of the oldest of the fine arts. (3)

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Modified Word: It is one of the oldest of the fine arts. (1)

Sentence #3: More is known about the structures of ancient times.
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Prepositional Phrase: More is known about the structures of ancient times. (3)

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Modified Word: More is known about the structures of ancient times. (1)

Sentence #4: Before the invention of construction equipment, architects relied on huge labor forces.
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Prepositional Phrase: Before the invention of construction equipment, architects relied on huge labor forces. (3)

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Modified Word: Before the invention of construction equipment, architects relied on huge labor forces. (1)

Sentence #5: Examples of early architecture include the Egyptian pyramids.
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Prepositional Phrase: Examples of early architecture include the Egyptian pyramids. (3)

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Modified Word: Examples of early architecture include the Egyptian pyramids. (1)

Sentence #6: Another example is their tombs of stone.
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Prepositional Phrase: Another example is their tombs of stone. (2)

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Modified Word: Another example is their tombs of stone. (1)

Sentence #7: Ancient Greeks built magnificent palaces and the huge complex of Knossos.
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Prepositional Phrase: Ancient Greeks built magnificent palaces and the huge complex of Knossos. (2)

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Modified Word: Ancient Greeks built magnificent palaces and the huge complex of Knossos. (1)

Sentence #8: Greeks used masonry and decorated the walls of their structures.
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Prepositional Phrase: Greeks used masonry and decorated the walls of their structures. (3)

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Modified Word: Greeks used masonry and decorated the walls of their structures. (1)

Sentence #9: The Acropolis and the Parthenon are examples of the fine Greek techniques.
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Prepositional Phrase: The Acropolis and the Parthenon are examples of the fine Greek techniques. (5)

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Modified Word: The Acropolis and the Parthenon are examples of the fine Greek techniques. (1)

Sentence #10: Architectural refinements by the Romans included the arch, the vault, and the dome.
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Prepositional Phrase: Architectural refinements by the Romans included the arch, the vault, and the dome. (3)

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Modified Word: Architectural refinements by the Romans included the arch, the vault, and the dome. (1)

Sentence #11: Aqueducts, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon are examples of Roman structures.
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Prepositional Phrase: Aqueducts, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon are examples of Roman structures. (3)

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Modified Word: Aqueducts, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon are examples of Roman structures. (1)

Sentence #12: The use of buttresses, arches, and vaults characterizes the Gothic style.
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Prepositional Phrase: The use of buttresses, arches, and vaults characterizes the Gothic style. (5)

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Modified Word: The use of buttresses, arches, and vaults characterizes the Gothic style. (1)

Sentence #13: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris.
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Prepositional Phrase: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris. (2)

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Modified Word: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris. (1)

Sentence #14: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe.
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Prepositional Phrase: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe. (3)

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Modified Word: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe. (1)

Sentence #15: American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a key figure in modern architecture.
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Prepositional Phrase: American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a key figure in modern architecture. (3)

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Modified Word: American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a key figure in modern architecture. (1)

Sentence #16: Wright produced designs for residences and commercial buildings.
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Prepositional Phrase: Wright produced designs for residences and commercial buildings. (5)

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Modified Word: Wright produced designs for residences and commercial buildings. (1)

Sentence #17: For clients of the firm, Wright designed houses.
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Prepositional Phrase: For clients of the firm, Wright designed houses. (3)

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Modified Word: For clients of the firm, Wright designed houses. (1)

Sentence #18: The homes have low roofs and walls of windows.
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Prepositional Phrase: The homes have low roofs and walls of windows. (2)

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Modified Word: The homes have low roofs and walls of windows. (1)

Sentence #19: Huge stone fireplaces are a central part of his home designs.
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Prepositional Phrase: Huge stone fireplaces are a central part of his home designs. (4)

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Modified Word: Huge stone fireplaces are a central part of his home designs. (1)

Sentence #20: His commercial buildings have heavy walls with skylights.
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Prepositional Phrase: His commercial buildings have heavy walls with skylights. (2)

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Modified Word: His commercial buildings have heavy walls with skylights. (1)

Sentence #21: Taliesin West is a complex near Phoenix that became Wright’s home, workshop, and school.
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Prepositional Phrase: Taliesin West is a complex near Phoenix that became Wright’s home, workshop, and school. (2)

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Modified Word: Taliesin West is a complex near Phoenix that became Wright’s home, workshop, and school. (1)

Sentence #22: The Guggenheim Museum in New York is another creation.
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Prepositional Phrase: The Guggenheim Museum in New York is another creation. (3)

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Modified Word: The Guggenheim Museum in New York is another creation. (2)

Sentence #23: It has a spiral design similar to the structure of seashells.
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Prepositional Phrase: It has a spiral design similar to the structure of seashells. (2)

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Modified Word: It has a spiral design similar to the structure of seashells. (1)

Sentence #24: One of his most famous buildings, Fallingwater, is located in a small Pennsylvania town.
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Prepositional Phrase: One of his most famous buildings, Fallingwater, is located in a small Pennsylvania town. (5)

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Modified Word: One of his most famous buildings, Fallingwater, is located in a small Pennsylvania town. (1)

Sentence #25: Fallingwater is now one of the most popular tourist attractions.
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Prepositional Phrase: Fallingwater is now one of the most popular tourist attractions. (6)

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Modified Word: Fallingwater is now one of the most popular tourist attractions. (1)