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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence Can you name the planet closest to earth?
"to earth" is the prepositional phrase in the sentence.
Is around the earth an adjective phrase?
No. It is an adverb phrase that answers the question where.
What is the origin of the phrase terra firma?
Terra firmaåÊis a Latin phrase meaning "solid earth" (fromåÊterraåÊ"earth" andåÊfirmaåÊ"solid"). The phrase refers to the dryåÊland massåÊon the earth's surface and is used to differentiate from the sea or air.
Is around the earth an adverb phrase?
Yes, "around the earth" is an adverb phrase because it provides more information about the verb, describing the action of moving around in relation to the earth.
Is Around the earth an adjective phrase or adverb phrase?
It could be either.The satellite flew around the Earth. (adverb)The radiation belt around the Earth can affect satellites. (adjective)
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence Can you name the planet closest to earth?
"to earth" is the prepositional phrase in the sentence.
What is the prepositional phrase in water flowed into the covered bridge?
"into the covered bridge" is the prepositional phrase in the sentence.
What is the object of the prepositional phrase in the sentence One theory about the extinction of dinosaurs is that a huge asteroid or comet hit the earth WITH SUCH FORCE that soot or dust in the air?
In the sentence provided, the prepositional phrase is "with such force." The object of this prepositional phrase is "force," which indicates the manner in which the asteroid or comet hit the earth.
Is camping in the park a prepositional phrase?
The prepositional phrase is in the park. Camping is not part of the prepositional phrase.
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence Water flowed under the covered bridge?
Under is the preposition. The phrase "under the bridge" is an adverb phrase.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence can you name the planet closest to the earth?
It is "closest to."
What is the prepositional phrase in The trees swayed gently in the wind?
In the wind is the prepositional phrase.
Prepositional phrase modifying a noun or pronoun?
A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun is an adjective prepositional phrase. An adjective prepositional phrase almost always follows the noun/pronoun it modifies.
Is to a prepositional phrase?
To is a preposition, but it's not a prepositional phrase unless there is an object of the preposition.
What is the prepositional phrase of with such force?
with such force is a prepositional phrase.
Is from the refrigerator a prepositional phrase?
Yes, the phrase from the refrigerator is a prepositional phrase. from is a preposition
What are nested prepositional phrases?
A second prepositional phrase in a sentence that modifies part of the first prepositional phrase. There can also be a third nested prepositional phrase that modifies part of the second prepositional phrase, and so on. For example: Mary ran (to the end (of the street.)) The first prepositional phrase is "to the end" and the second prepositional phrase is "of the street" where "of the street" modifies "end" so "of the street" is a nested prepositional phrase. I am excited (for the birthday party (for Ashley.)) The first prepositional phrase is "for the birthday party" and the second prepositional phrase is "for Ashley" where "for Ashley" modifies "birthday party" so "for Ashley is a nested prepositional phrase. A non-nested prepositional phrase would be a second prepositional phrase that does not modify part of the first prepositional phrase. For example: Mary ran (to the street) (in the morning.) The first prepositional phrase is "to the street" which modifies "ran." Mary ran to the street. The second prepositional phrase is "in the morning" which also modifies "ran." Mary ran in the morning.
