Asked by TiffenyLPS

Please help i don't understand this

What kind of phrase is the underlined group of words?

The puppy sat down on the carpet.

A.
adjective phrase

B.
appositive phrase

C.
adverb phrase
Answered by TiffenyLPS
i think it is a prepositional phrase but that's not an option
Answered by TiffenyLPS
because of the preposition...
Answered by Writeacher
What words are underlined?
Answered by TiffenyLPS
on the carpet is underlined
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, that's a prepositional phrase. What is it's function in this sentence?
Answered by Writeacher
"on the carpet" is a prepositional phrase, yes.

BUT -- how is that prep phrase being used in the sentence? Is it serving as an adjective? an adverb? an appositive?
Answered by TiffenyLPS
I got it
Answered by TiffenyLPS
adverb
Answered by Ms. Sue
Adverb is correct.
Answered by TiffenyLPS
thanks for the help Ms.Sue and Writeacher
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