Read It 1. Mark every prepositional phrase in each of these
whether each phrase is an adjective phrase or an
a. Elena's mother was unhappy in Paterson.

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Read the paragraph many kids do not like to exercise. they do not realize that it is for their own good exercise is good for the body. there are many types of exercise activities to choose from. an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens bones playing a sport such as basketball can improve coordination so pick an activity and get your exercisel what is the big picture idea in the paragraph? many kids do not like to exercise exercise is good for the body an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens

In which sentence does the underlined adverb modify a verb? (i’ll put the words that are underlined in caps) a. water young plants often. b. water young plants rather often. c. we generally water young plants often. d. water very young plants often.