I have to identify the prepositional phrase, the word it modifies, and whether it is an adverb or an adjective in these sentences. Can you tell me if these are right or not?

Question

I have to identify the prepositional phrase, the word it modifies, and whether it is an adverb or an adjective in these sentences. Can you tell me if these are right or not?

The Komodo's teeth are dangerous to everyone.
Phrase to everyone
Modifies dangerous
Adverb

The Komodo can run 12 1/2 miles an hour, fast for its 300 pound weight.
Phrase for its 300 pound weight
Modifies Komodo
Adj

Villagers tell tall tales about the Ora.
Phrase about the Ora
Modifies tales
Adv

The Ora does not interest poachers around the island.
Phrase around the island
Modifies poachers
Adj

Answer 1

1. Right

2. The phrase is right; the other two parts are wrong.
3. It's not an adverb.
4. Right.

Answer 2

2 modifies run making it an adverb?

Answer 3

Let's go through each sentence to check if the identification provided is correct:

1. "The Komodo's teeth are dangerous to everyone."
- The prepositional phrase is "to everyone."
- It modifies the word "dangerous."
- The identification is correct. However, the word "everyone" is actually a direct object, not an adverb. So the correct answer should be: phrase "to everyone," modifies dangerous, in this case, it is not an adverb.

2. "The Komodo can run 12 1/2 miles an hour, fast for its 300-pound weight."
- The prepositional phrase is "for its 300-pound weight."
- It modifies the word "fast."
- The identification is correct. The phrase "for its 300-pound weight" is an adjectival phrase modifying "fast."

3. "Villagers tell tall tales about the Ora."
- The prepositional phrase is "about the Ora."
- It modifies the word "tales."
- The identification is correct. The phrase "about the Ora" is an adverbial phrase modifying "tales."

4. "The Ora does not interest poachers around the island."
- The prepositional phrase is "around the island."
- It modifies the word "poachers."
- The identification is correct. The phrase "around the island" is an adjectival phrase modifying "poachers."

Overall, the identifications for sentences 2, 3, and 4 are correct. However, the identification for sentence 1 should be: phrase "to everyone," modifies dangerous, not an adverb.