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English 13 Public

The Function of Prepositional Phrases

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The house (with the blue door) looked bright and cheery.

adjectival

15

(With her hands) shaking uncontrollably, she opened the door.

adverbial

20

The University (of California) opened a new Literature building.

adjectival

20

She ran (up the stairs), excited to see her family.

adverbial

25

No man had ever seen such a beautiful landscape (in his entire life.)

adverbial

25

The police arrived (at the scene) looking for answers.

adverbial

10

When the man yelled, the dog (on the corner) started barking.

adjectival

25

My hometown is located (in a large forest.)

adverbial

15

(In his heart), he knew he would never see her ever again.

adverbial

5

She carried a list (of names). She intended her revenge carefully.

adjectival

15

Those who live (in glass houses) should not throw stones.

adverbial

25

She looked for her son, but he had already walked (into the crowd.)

adverbial

10

It took me a long time to think (about these very simple sentences.)

adverbial

25