Franklin Roosevelt, for example, was elected to four terms in office.
(in office is underlined)
In the sentence, the underlined word is a
A. A predicate
B. a direct object
C. a indirect object
D. a prepositional phrase
D. a prepositional phrase
D. a prepositional phrase
In order to determine the answer, we need to understand the function of the underlined word in the sentence.
"In office" indicates the position or role that Franklin Roosevelt was elected to. It describes where he served.
Now, let's analyze the options:
A. A predicate: This refers to the part of a sentence that expresses an action or state of being. "In office" does not fulfill this role as it does not express an action or state of being.
B. A direct object: A direct object is the receiver of the action in a sentence. Again, "in office" does not fit this role as it is not the receiver of an action.
C. An indirect object: An indirect object is the recipient of the direct object. This role is not applicable here as "in office" is not related to any direct object.
D. A prepositional phrase: A prepositional phrase includes a preposition (in this case, "in") and typically provides information about location, time, or manner. Here, "in office" is a prepositional phrase providing information about where Franklin Roosevelt held his position.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. "In office" is a prepositional phrase in the sentence.