Question
Type the prepositional phrases in the boxes.
In 1647 the first tax-supported schools were established by law in the United States.
i think it (tax-supported)(by law)in the (united states)
In 1647 the first tax-supported schools were established by law in the United States.
i think it (tax-supported)(by law)in the (united states)
Answers
Writeacher
Take a good look at the list Ms. Sue posted for you.
Then try again.
Then try again.
nicky
(in 1647) (by law) b ut i need four
Writeacher
There are three prepositional phrases in that sentence. You found two of them. That's good. Now ... what's the 3rd one?
nicky
the?
Writeacher
"the" is not on your list, is it?
nicky
no but i cant see any other
Ms. Sue
Nicky, you asked for help, and we gave it. Please take our advice.
Print out the list of prepositions.
Print out the list of prepositions.
nicky
i did i wrote it all down
Ms. Sue
You have these two:
(in 1647) (by law)
What is the third prepositional phrase in this sentence? It's very obvious.
(in 1647) (by law)
What is the third prepositional phrase in this sentence? It's very obvious.