Asked by Jocelynn

In which sentence do the capitalized words represent a prepositional phrase?

A. The Maxi Deli is AROUND THE CORNER.
(B. I am not going TO RUN out of patience.)
C. Apart from his looks, I would never TRUST HIM.
D. The conductor CALLED OUT, "All aboard!"
Answered by Reed
Which one uses a preposition?

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/prepositionalphrase.htm
Answered by Jocelynn
None of them ???
Answered by Ms. Sue
One of them is a prepositional phrase. Carefully read the site that Reed posted for you. You should also study the list of prepositions linked on that site.

Answered by Jocelynn
Its A.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, A. :-)
Answered by Jocelynn
Could you help me with this question also?
Which of the following sentences does not properly use a subordinating conjunction?

A. As the man said, what comes around goes around.
B. He acts like he's going to cry.
C. You stay put unless I call for you.
(D. I will refuse his demands because they are outrageous.)

But i also think its b?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, it's b.

Although, that sentence is common, it should be "as if," rather than "like."

Answered by Jocelynn
thanks Ms. Sue
again
In which of the following sentences is the word its used correctly?

A. When trying to catch fish, its important to be patient.
B. Its easy to learn to play the guitar, if you're willing to practice.
(C. The monster reared its head at the tourists.)
D. The problem with the lawn mower is that its old.
Answered by Reed
You are correct. A, B and D are the contraction "it's", "it is".
Answered by Jocelynn
Thanks I aced it!
Answered by Reed
Good for you! Yay!
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