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Which sentence uses two prepositional phrases?

A
The swarm of killer bees was reportedly migrating north.
B
The helicopter landed among the cars in the parking lot.
C
The case mystified the detectives through the long winter.
D
The camera monitoring the perimeter was hidden under the ivy.
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Read the sentence.The honeymooners visited the vineyard.

A
To realize their dream, the honeymooners planned to visit the beautiful vineyard to enjoy its scenic beauty.
B
To visit the vineyard, the honeymooners allowed extra time to travel the long distance and enjoy the countryside.
C
To appreciate the vineyard, the honeymooners realized that they needed to slowly explore the beautiful rolling hills.
D
To complete their trip, the honeymooners decided that they should pay a visit to the vineyard and its lovely grounds.
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Read the sentence from Alexander’s paper.When asked if she was loyal enough to become a secret agent, Keysha answered in the affirmative.

A
Since she was affirmably loyal, Keysha was able to become a secret agent.
B
Before becoming a secret agent, Keysha needed to affirm her loyalty.
C
As an affirmation of her loyalty, Keysha agreed to become a secret agent.
D
Once she finally affirmed her loyalty, Keysha became a secret agent.
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Read the sentence.The famous physicist who discovered the element received much acclaim and many prestigious awards.The underlined phrase is a(n) phrase.

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Which version of the sentence uses the preposition to show location?

A
The unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball.
B
The unexpected blackout occurred before the masquerade ball.
C
The unexpected blackout occurred during the masquerade ball.
D
The unexpected blackout occurred after the masquerade ball.
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Which words in the sentence are adverbs? Choose four answers.

A
lonely
B
quite
C
slowly
D
new
E
eventually
F
really
G
overjoyed
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase?

A
Given the economic and political unrest, the family decided to emigrate.
B
Ruling brutally, the harsh dictator caused many people to flee the country.
C
Increasing tensions required that international diplomats begin to negotiate.
D
Some editorials exposing government corruption were leaked to the public.
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Read the sentence.During that epidemic, early warnings circulated widely.

A
During (prep), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adv)
B
During (v), that (demonstrative adj), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (n), circulated (v), widely (adj)
C
During (prep), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adv), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adj)
D
During (gerund), that (article), epidemic (n), early (adj), warnings (v), circulated (v), widely (adv)

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