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

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PART 1 of 1

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.
Question 1
1.

Prepositional Phrase: Architecture is considered a form of art. (2)

Question 2
2.

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

Sentence #2: It is one of the oldest of the fine arts.
Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

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

Sentence #3: More is known about the structures of ancient times.
Question 5
5.

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

Question 6
6.

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.
Question 7
7.

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

Question 8
8.

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.
Question 9
9.

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

Question 10
10.

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

Sentence #6: Another example is their tombs of stone.
Question 11
11.

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

Question 12
12.

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

Sentence #7: Ancient Greeks built magnificent palaces and the huge complex of Knossos.
Question 13
13.

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

Question 14
14.

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.
Question 15
15.

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

Question 16
16.

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.
Question 17
17.

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

Question 18
18.

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.
Question 19
19.

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

Question 20
20.

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.
Question 21
21.

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

Question 22
22.

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.
Question 23
23.

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

Question 24
24.

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.
Question 25
25.

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

Question 26
26.

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

Sentence #14: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe.
Question 27
27.

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

Question 28
28.

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.
Question 29
29.

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

Question 30
30.

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.
Question 31
31.

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

Question 32
32.

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

Sentence #17: For clients of the firm, Wright designed houses.
Question 33
33.

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

Question 34
34.

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

Sentence #18: The homes have low roofs and walls of windows.
Question 35
35.

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

Question 36
36.

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.
Question 37
37.

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

Question 38
38.

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

Sentence #20: His commercial buildings have heavy walls with skylights.
Question 39
39.

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

Question 40
40.

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.
Question 41
41.

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

Question 42
42.

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.
Question 43
43.

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

Question 44
44.

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.
Question 45
45.

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

Question 46
46.

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.
Question 47
47.

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

Question 48
48.

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.
Question 49
49.

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

Question 50
50.

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