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Identify the prepositional phrases in the following sentences. Then state whether the prep phrase is an adjective phrase or adverb phrase.
1. A daily newspaper has something for almost everyone.
- for almost everyone = adjective
2. In addition to news, the paper offers entertainment, classified ads, and much more.
- In addition to = adjective
3. Our entire family reads the newspaper in the morning.
- in the morning = adverb
4. Dad always begins with the sports pages; Mom prefers the general news.
- with the sports pages = adverb
5. My sister's favorite part of the newspaper is the lifestyle section.
- of the newspaper = adjective
6. She enjoys features like "How-to Hints."
- like "How-to Hints" = adverb
7. I find the editorial and opinion pages interesting, especially when a debate between two sides developed.
- between two sides = adjective
8. Sometimes I see the logic behind an argument.
- behind an argument = adjective
9. Other times I wonder why grown people argue about a trivial issue.
- about a trivial issue = adverb
10. I also like to read news about local events.
- about local events = adjective
All are correct.
Your answers are mostly correct! However, there are a couple of mistakes. Let's go through the correct answers for each sentence:
1. A daily newspaper has something for almost everyone.
- for almost everyone = adverb phrase
2. In addition to news, the paper offers entertainment, classified ads, and much more.
- In addition to news = adverb phrase
3. Our entire family reads the newspaper in the morning.
- in the morning = adverb phrase
4. Dad always begins with the sports pages; Mom prefers the general news.
- with the sports pages = adverb phrase
5. My sister's favorite part of the newspaper is the lifestyle section.
- of the newspaper = adjective phrase
6. She enjoys features like "How-to Hints."
- like "How-to Hints" = adverb phrase
7. I find the editorial and opinion pages interesting, especially when a debate between two sides developed.
- between two sides = adjective phrase
8. Sometimes I see the logic behind an argument.
- behind an argument = adverb phrase
9. Other times I wonder why grown people argue about a trivial issue.
- about a trivial issue = adverb phrase
10. I also like to read news about local events.
- about local events = adjective phrase
Keep practicing to improve your understanding of prepositional phrases!