English Ch. 7

 People from the United States often visit European countries. Adj. phrase:

The new guitar player stood in front of the audience. Multiword prep(s):

She shopped with attention to freshness and quality.   Adv. phrase:

I prefer to listen to instrumental selections instead of vocal performances.   Multiword prep(s):

She went to the grocery store.  Adv. phrase describes:

Because of the princess’s beauty, many men fell in love with her at first sight.    Multiword preposition(s):

We rode around for a half hour or so.

Let’s brush down the horses.

Recently, scientists have filmed a giant squid alive in its habitat for the first time.  Objects(s) of preposition(s):

Through research, scientists have tried to learn more about the mysterious creature. Object(s) of the preposition(s):

Marcy went to the produce section.   Adv. phrase describes:

Marcy invited us to her next party.    Adv. phrase:

 People from the United States often visit European countries. Adj. phrase describes:

Hikers enjoy the mountains of Switzerland.  Adj. phrase describes:

Recently, scientists have filmed a giant squid alive in its habitat for the first time.    Prepositional phrase(s):

Paris has many museums for art lovers. Adj. phrase describes:

They were rarely seen but had been occasionally caught by fishers.    Prepositional phrase(s):

During bad weather is usually not a good time to take pictures.

Marcy is known for her cooking.  Adv. phrase:

France is a country in Europe.  Adj. phrase describes:

Because it was our first time horseback riding, we stayed near the barn.

A bad place to pose a subject is in front of a cluttered background.  Prep phrase used as a noun:

It is believed that giant squid live in much deeper waters.  Prepositional phrase(s):

Rome is an ideal spot for a vacation.  Adj. phrase describes:

On account of its unusual appearance, humans have long been fascinated by the creature.  Multiword preposition(s):

She shopped with attention to freshness and quality.   Adv. phrase describes:

The beaches along the Mediterranean Sea attract many tourists.   Adj. phrase describes:

Behind the camera can also be a difficult place to be.

In front of the camera seems an uncomfortable place. Prep phrase used as a noun:

They rode beneath the hot sun.

After school is the best time to do homework.

The meal was served with fanfare.   Adv. phrase describes:

From end to end, the giant squid can measure 75 feet long. Prepositional phrase(s):

In front of the camera seems an uncomfortable place.

_____ the three of us, there was enough knitting skill to produce one scarf. 

Take the ball of yarn _____ the pile and bring it to your grandmother.

In spite of scientists’ efforts, no one has seen a giant squid alive in its natural habitat. Multiword preposition(s):

Because of the light, a good time to take landscapes is in the early evening.  Prep phrase used as a noun:

She cooked with confidence.    Adv. phrase describes:

During bad weather is usually not a good time to take pictures. Prep phrase used as a noun:

Paris has many museums for art lovers.  Adj. phrase:

It is believed that giant squid live in much deeper waters.   Object(s) of the preposition(s):

The horses galloped around the pasture.

The beaches along the Mediterranean Sea attract many tourists.  Adj. phrase:

According to experts, the giant squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth.       Multiword preposition(s):

Hikers enjoy the mountains of Switzerland.   Adj. phrase:

Marcy is known for her cooking.  Adv. phrase describes:

I differ _____ my mother about the best kinds of items to knit.

France is a country in Europe. Adj. phrase:

On account of the princess’s happiness and because of his cleverness, the king allowed the marriage. Multiword prep(s):

Through research, scientists have tried to learn more about the mysterious creature.  Prepositional phrase(s):

Giant squid are found throughout the world but are rare in polar and tropical regions.      Prepositional phrase(s):

Chocolate from Belgium is delicious.  Adj. phrase:

She went to the grocery store.   Adv. phrase:

Excited about riding the horses, we saddled up.

Marcy invited us to her next party.    Adv. phrase describes:

 I was angry _____ my mother for making me wear the ugly, handmade sweater.

Behind the camera can also be a difficult place to be. Prep phrase used as a noun:

Giant squid are found throughout the world but are rare in polar and tropical regions.     Object(s) of preposition(s):

Because of the light, a good time to take landscapes is in the early evening.

A bad place to pose a subject is in front of a cluttered background. 

We went in and had a cool drink.

 While learning how to knit, I sat _____ my grandmother.

Marcy went to the produce section.    Adv. phrase:

From end to end, the giant squid can measure 75 feet long. Object(s) of the preposition(s):

We rode along a path.

After the long ride, the horses rested inside.

They were rarely seen but had been occasionally caught by fishers.     Objects(s) of preposition(s):

Chocolate from Belgium is delicious.  Adj. phrase describes:

Put the leftover yarn _____ the sewing box.

She cooked with confidence.   Adv. phrase:

Rome is an ideal spot for a vacation.   Adj. phrase:

After school is the best time to do homework. Prep phrase used as a noun:

The meal was served with fanfare.    Adv. phrase: