Task Explanation:
The task requires you to add a
prepositional phrase to each sentence where indicated by the caret (`^`). Additionally, you should add commas where necessary and write the new sentence underneath the original one.
A
prepositional phrase consists of a preposition (e.g., "in," "on," "at," "with") followed by its object (a noun or pronoun). Prepositional phrases often provide additional information about location, time, direction, manner, etc.
Solution:
#### 1. The apples ^ are getting ripe.
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Original Sentence: The apples are getting ripe.
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New Sentence: The apples
in the basket are getting ripe.
#### 2. ^ They burst into the room.
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Original Sentence: They burst into the room.
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New Sentence: Suddenly, they burst into the room.
#### 3. The park ^ is my favorite place to be.
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Original Sentence: The park is my favorite place to be.
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New Sentence: The park
near my house is my favorite place to be.
#### 4. We ran ^ to catch up with them.
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Original Sentence: We ran to catch up with them.
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New Sentence: We ran
quickly to catch up with them.
#### 5. That road ^ is the shortcut.
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Original Sentence: That road is the shortcut.
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New Sentence: That road
through the forest is the shortcut.
#### 6. Those girls ^ are my friends.
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Original Sentence: Those girls are my friends.
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New Sentence: Those girls
from school are my friends.
#### 7. The dog ^ always wags his tail at me.
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Original Sentence: The dog always wags his tail at me.
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New Sentence: The dog
in the yard always wags his tail at me.
Final Answer:
```
1. The apples in the basket are getting ripe.
2. Suddenly, they burst into the room.
3. The park near my house is my favorite place to be.
4. We ran quickly to catch up with them.
5. That road through the forest is the shortcut.
6. Those girls from school are my friends.
7. The dog in the yard always wags his tail at me.
```
Boxed Final Answer:
```boxed{
1. The apples in the basket are getting ripe.
2. Suddenly, they burst into the room.
3. The park near my house is my favorite place to be.
4. We ran quickly to catch up with them.
5. That road through the forest is the shortcut.
6. Those girls from school are my friends.
7. The dog in the yard always wags his tail at me.
}
```
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prepositional phrases worksheet 7th grade.
