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Grammar 9.1: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
PART 1 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the preposition or compound preposition in each sentence. (15 points)
          *Each preposition or compound preposition must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to           
          right.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.

2. Identify the object of a preposition in each sentence. (17 points)
          *Each object of a preposition must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.

Sentence #1: Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
(2 Prepositions, 2 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. (1)

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Preposition #2: Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. (1)

Sentence #2: Roberto Walker Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Puerto Rico.
(2 Prepositions, 2 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Roberto Walker Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Puerto Rico. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Roberto Walker Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Puerto Rico. (3)

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Preposition #2: Roberto Walker Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Puerto Rico. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: Roberto Walker Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Puerto Rico. (2)

Sentence #3: Clemente began his career playing softball for the Santruce Cangrejeros. 
(1 Preposition, 1 Object of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Clemente began his career playing softball for the Santruce Cangrejeros. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Clemente began his career playing softball for the Santruce Cangrejeros. (2)

Sentence #4: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. 
(3 Prepositions, 3 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1)

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Preposition #2: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1)

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Preposition #3: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #3: He played with them until 1953, when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (2)

Sentence #5: Clemente played his entire major league career as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
(2 Prepositions, 2 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Clemente played his entire major league career as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Clemente played his entire major league career as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (1)

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Preposition #2: Clemente played his entire major league career as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: Clemente played his entire major league career as an outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (2)

Sentence #6: He batted and threw right-handed throughout his career.
(1 Preposition, 1 Object of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: He batted and threw right-handed throughout his career. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: He batted and threw right-handed throughout his career. (1)

Sentence #7: Although he weighed only 175 pounds, Clemente used one of the heaviest bats in the big leagues.
(2 Prepositions, 2 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Although he weighed only 175 pounds, Clemente used one of the heaviest bats in the big leagues. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Although he weighed only 175 pounds, Clemente used one of the heaviest bats in the big leagues. (1)

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Preposition #2: Although he weighed only 175 pounds, Clemente used one of the heaviest bats in the big leagues. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: Although he weighed only 175 pounds, Clemente used one of the heaviest bats in the big leagues. (1)

Sentence #8: Clemente could hit with power, averaging seventeen home runs in a season.
(2 Prepositions, 2 Objects of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: Clemente could hit with power, averaging seventeen home runs in a season. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: Clemente could hit with power, averaging seventeen home runs in a season. (1)

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Preposition #2: Clemente could hit with power, averaging seventeen home runs in a season. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #2: Clemente could hit with power, averaging seventeen home runs in a season. (1)

Sentence #9: In 1967 Clemente achieved his highest batting average.
(1 Preposition, 1 Object of a Preposition)

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Preposition #1: In 1967 Clemente achieved his highest batting average. (1)

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Object of a Preposition #1: In 1967 Clemente achieved his highest batting average. (1)

Grammar 9.2: Adjective Prepositional Phrases
PART 2 of 3
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the adjective prepositional phrase in each sentence. (15 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. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.

Sentence #1: Don likes to work the crossword puzzles in the newspaper.

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Prepositional Phrase: Don likes to work the crossword puzzles in the newspaper. (3)

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Modified Word: Don likes to work the crossword puzzles in the newspaper. (1)

Sentence #2: Enrique took photographs of the stained glass windows.

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Prepositional Phrase: Enrique took photographs of the stained glass windows. (5)

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Modified Word: Enrique took photographs of the stained glass windows. (1)

Sentence #3: Aurelia adjusted the eyepiece on her telescope to be able to see the stars.

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Prepositional Phrase: Aurelia adjusted the eyepiece on her telescope to be able to see the stars. (3)

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Modified Word: Aurelia adjusted the eyepiece on her telescope to be able to see the stars. (1)

Sentence #4: The elms along our street have all died.

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Prepositional Phrase: The elms along our street have all died. (3)

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Modified Word: The elms along our street have all died. (1)

Sentence #5: The house near the waste dump had to be evacuated.

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Prepositional Phrase: The house near the waste dump had to be evacuated. (4)

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Modified Word: The house near the waste dump had to be evacuated. (1)

Sentence #6: Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper?

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Prepositional Phrase: Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper? (3)

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Modified Word: Wow, did you see my photograph in the paper? (1)

Sentence #7: Dad not only built much of our house, but he also painted it.

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Prepositional Phrase: Dad not only built much of our house, but he also painted it. (3)

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Modified Word: Dad not only built much of our house, but he also painted it. (1)

Sentence #8: It’s almost time for the game.

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Prepositional Phrase: It’s almost time for the game. (3)

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Modified Word: It’s almost time for the game. (1)

Sentence #9: Castles in Japan were built differently from European castles.

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Prepositional Phrase: Castles in Japan were built differently from European castles. (2)

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Modified Word: Castles in Japan were built differently from European castles. (1)

Sentence #10: I like most of this jewelry, but I can buy only one piece.

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Prepositional Phrase: I like most of this jewelry, but I can buy only one piece. (3)

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Modified Word: I like most of this jewelry, but I can buy only one piece. (1)

Sentence #11: Have you read any stories by Jack London before?

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Prepositional Phrase: Have you read any stories by Jack London before? (3)

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Modified Word: Have you read any stories by Jack London before? (1)

Sentence #12: The road to success is paved with hard work.

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Prepositional Phrase: The road to success is paved with hard work. (2)

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Modified Word: The road to success is paved with hard work. (1)

Sentence #13: Those in Uruguay often included many courtyards.

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Prepositional Phrase: Those in Uruguay often included many courtyards. (2)

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Modified Word: Those in Uruguay often included many courtyards. (1)

Sentence #14: Does Ezra or Camilla have the key to the back door?

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Prepositional Phrase: Does Ezra or Camilla have the key to the back door? (4)

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Modified Word: Does Ezra or Camilla have the key to the back door? (1)

Sentence #15: Uh-oh, I’m not sure where I put the envelope with the money.

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Prepositional Phrase: Uh-oh, I’m not sure where I put the envelope with the money. (3)

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Modified Word: Uh-oh, I’m not sure where I put the envelope with the money. (1)

Grammar 9.3: Adverb Prepositional Phrases
PART 3 of 3
1. Identify the adverb prepositional phrase in each sentence. (15 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. (15 points)
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.

Sentence #1: In a strong voice, the actor delivered his speech.

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Prepositional Phrase: In a strong voice, the actor delivered his speech. (4)

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Modified Word: In a strong voice, the actor delivered his speech. (1)

Sentence #2: The cat jumped off the fence.

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Prepositional Phrase: The cat jumped off the fence. (3)

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Modified Word: The cat jumped off the fence. (1)

Sentence #3: The Bonillas have a new deck in their backyard.

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Prepositional Phrase: The Bonillas have a new deck in their backyard. (3)

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Modified Word: The Bonillas have a new deck in their backyard. (1)

Sentence #4: After classes, the scientist gave a lecture.

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Prepositional Phrase: After classes, the scientist gave a lecture. (2)

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Modified Word: After classes, the scientist gave a lecture. (1)

Sentence #5: A pep rally was held in the gym.

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Prepositional Phrase: A pep rally was held in the gym. (3)

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Modified Word: A pep rally was held in the gym. (2)

Sentence #6: A loud crash came from the darkened house.

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Prepositional Phrase: A loud crash came from the darkened house. (4)

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Modified Word: A loud crash came from the darkened house. (1)

Sentence #7: Did I leave my keys in your car?

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Prepositional Phrase: Did I leave my keys in your car? (3)

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Modified Word: Did I leave my keys in your car? (2)

Sentence #8: Because of the broken ski lift, we had climbed the mountain.

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Prepositional Phrase: Because of the broken ski lift, we had climbed the mountain. (6)

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Modified Word: Because of the broken ski lift, we had climbed the mountain. (2)

Sentence #9: The percussion section is practicing on their drums.

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Prepositional Phrase: The percussion section is practicing on their drums. (3)

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Modified Word: The percussion section is practicing on their drums. (2)

Sentence #10: Between halves, the band performed a splendid show.

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Prepositional Phrase: Between halves, the band performed a splendid show. (2)

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Modified Word: Between halves, the band performed a splendid show. (1)

Sentence #11: I dreamed I traveled to Paris. 

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Prepositional Phrase: I dreamed I traveled to Paris. (2)

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Modified Word: I dreamed I traveled to Paris. (1)

Sentence #12: She is voting in the mid-year election.

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Prepositional Phrase: She is voting in the mid-year election. (4)

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Modified Word: She is voting in the mid-year election. (2)

Sentence #13: Raul works in a busy office. 

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Prepositional Phrase: Raul works in a busy office. (4)

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Modified Word: Raul works in a busy office. (1)

Sentence #14: The lion groomed her cubs with her tongue. 

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Prepositional Phrase: The lion groomed her cubs with her tongue. (3)

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Modified Word: The lion groomed her cubs with her tongue. (1)

Sentence #15: During the rally, the coach left suddenly.

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Prepositional Phrase: During the rally, the coach left suddenly. (3)

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