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*GRAMMAR 9.3 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, February 24)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adverb 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 verb, adjective, or other adverb being modified by the phrase. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
*Hyphenated words count as one word.
Sentence #1: Architects design buildings and other structures for their clients.
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Prepositional Phrase: Architects design buildings and other structures for their clients. (3)

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Modified Word: Architects design buildings and other structures for their clients. (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. (4)

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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. (2)

Sentence #4: Architects relied on huge labor forces.
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Prepositional Phrase: Architects relied on huge labor forces. (4)

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Modified Word: Architects relied on huge labor forces. (1)

Sentence #5: Mesopotamians used clay bricks in ziggurats at Uruk.
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Prepositional Phrase: Mesopotamians used clay bricks in ziggurats at Uruk. (2)

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Modified Word: Mesopotamians used clay bricks in ziggurats at Uruk. (1)

Sentence #6: Greeks used masonry and decorated the walls of their structures with frescoes.
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Prepositional Phrase: Greeks used masonry and decorated the walls of their structures with frescoes. (2)

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

Sentence #7: Columns and beams were also among the Grecian trademarks.
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Prepositional Phrase: Columns and beams were also among the Grecian trademarks. (4)

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Modified Word: Columns and beams were also among the Grecian trademarks. (1)

Sentence #8: Marble was widely used as a construction material.
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Prepositional Phrase: Marble was widely used as a construction material. (4)

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Modified Word: Marble was widely used as a construction material. (2)

Sentence #9: The Romans later added their expertise to the Greek technology.
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Prepositional Phrase: The Romans later added their expertise to the Greek technology. (4)

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Modified Word: The Romans later added their expertise to the Greek technology. (1)

Sentence #10: During the second century, Romans built concrete, terra cotta, and brick structures.
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Prepositional Phrase: During the second century, Romans built concrete, terra cotta, and brick structures. (4)

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Modified Word: During the second century, Romans built concrete, terra cotta, and brick structures. (1)

Sentence #11: Gothic architecture originated in Northern Europe.
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Prepositional Phrase: Gothic architecture originated in Northern Europe. (3)

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Modified Word: Gothic architecture originated in Northern Europe. (1)

Sentence #12: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris.
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Prepositional Phrase: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris. (3)

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Modified Word: Gothic architecture is seen in many cathedrals in Paris. (2)

Sentence #13: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe.
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Prepositional Phrase: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe. (2)

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Modified Word: Examples of Gothic architecture are found throughout Europe. (2)

Sentence #14: Many of the traditions of the past are reflected in modern architecture.
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Prepositional Phrase: Many of the traditions of the past are reflected in modern architecture. (3)

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Modified Word: Many of the traditions of the past are reflected in modern architecture. (2)

Sentence #15: The name Frank Lloyd Wright is well-known among architects.
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Prepositional Phrase: The name Frank Lloyd Wright is well-known among architects. (2)

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Modified Word: The name Frank Lloyd Wright is well-known among architects. (1)

Sentence #16: His designs are known for their originality.
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Prepositional Phrase: His designs are known for their originality. (3)

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Modified Word: His designs are known for their originality. (2)

Sentence #17: Wright’s work is unique with a natural style.
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Prepositional Phrase: Wright’s work is unique with a natural style. (4)

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Modified Word: Wright’s work is unique with a natural style. (1)

Sentence #18: He studied civil engineering for a time.
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Prepositional Phrase: He studied civil engineering for a time. (3)

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Modified Word: He studied civil engineering for a time. (1)

Sentence #19: Wright worked in a design department.
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Prepositional Phrase: Wright worked in a design department. (4)

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Modified Word: Wright worked in a design department. (1)

Sentence #20: On the side, Wright designed houses for clients of the firm.
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Prepositional Phrase: On the side, Wright designed houses for clients of the firm. (3)

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Modified Word: On the side, Wright designed houses for clients of the firm. (1)

Sentence #21: He blended the architecture with the surrounding landscape.
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Prepositional Phrase: He blended the architecture with the surrounding landscape. (4)

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Modified Word: He blended the architecture with the surrounding landscape. (1)

Sentence #22: Wright went out on his own.
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Prepositional Phrase: Wright went out on his own. (3)

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Modified Word: Wright went out on his own. (1)

Sentence #23: His designs are marked by forms from nature.
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Prepositional Phrase: His designs are marked by forms from nature. (2)

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Modified Word: His designs are marked by forms from nature. (2)

Sentence #24: He used cantilevers to suspend the living room.
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Prepositional Phrase: He used cantilevers to suspend the living room. (5)

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Modified Word: He used cantilevers to suspend the living room. (1)

Sentence #25: He also designed a terrace that suspended over a waterfall.
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Prepositional Phrase: He also designed a terrace that suspended over a waterfall. (3)

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Modified Word: He also designed a terrace that suspended over a waterfall. (1)