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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.


Are you are sorry to have missed your call and you are sorry for missing your call both correct?

Yes. First phrase is more correct, but second is more sincere.


Is at first a prepositional phrase?

No, "at first" is not a prepositional phrase. It is an adverbial phrase that indicates the initial stage or the beginning of something.


What punctuation should be used in the question Which impact was harder the first or the second?

Well, I'd use a semicolon, and comma; myself. The end sentence being, "Which impact was harder; the first, or the second?" Alternatively, you could divide the phrase in to two separate sentences. The resulting sentences being, "Which impact was harder? The first, or the second?"


Which is correct pertains to or pertains with?

The correct phrase is "pertains to". This indicates a relationship between two things, where the first thing is relevant or related to the second thing.

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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.


What is the first word in this sentence shall not exist in the US?

The phrase 'shall not exist in the US' is not a complete thought, so it is not a sentence. You need a noun, such as: Racism shall not exist in the US. Communism shall not exist in the US.


What was the second city to be levelled by a plutonium based atomic bonb?

The first was Nagasaki, the second fortunately don't exist.


How do you close a debate speech?

first you do it second you turn it in by florence lyons


Where in the KJV does it say thus saith the Lord?

There are over 400 places where the phrase is used. The first 10 are in Exodus 5.1 8.1 9.1 First and Second Kings have many uses of the phrase.


How do you get to Mars to catch Mewthree in Pokemon?

First of all, Mars doesn't exist in any of the Pokemon games, and second, Mewthree doesn't exist at all.


Two word phrase first word has five letter and second has nine letter?

Merry Christmas


What is the Illuminati thinking of doing?

Absolutely nothing. First, they would have to exist to think. Second, they would have to be real to do.


Phrase on the rocks?

This phrase has two meanings. The first has the sense of a shipwreck on a rocky shore, as in: Their marriage is on the rocks. The second meaning is "with ice cubes," as in: I'll have a martini on the rocks.


What is the difference between 'you are welcome' and 'you are welcomed'?

we wouldn't usually use the second phrase, only the first, as it is pretty meaningless


Who said the phrase you never have a second chance to make a first impression?

Charles Jackson Smith, Sr. 1960


Is Romania a first world second world or third world country?

Romania is now considered a second world country; but officially and correct definitions for first, second or third world don't exist.