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Warm-Up 10/10/12. [Copy the question+date and write your answer] What is an adverb? Write a sentence using an adverb. Grammar Review. What is a prepositional phrase? Includes a preposition Object of preposition Any modifiers Where is the preposition, modifier, object:
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Warm-Up 10/10/12 [Copy the question+date and write your answer] What is an adverb? Write a sentence using an adverb.
Grammar Review • What is a prepositional phrase? • Includes a preposition • Object of preposition • Any modifiers • Where is the preposition, modifier, object: • The picture on the cover is mine.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives*write down the prepositional phraseword it modifies • The early inhabitants of the mountain range drew hunting scenes on cave walls. • No one in the auditorium spoke during the performance • The magician called upon two people from our group. • A single fingerprint on the glass turned out to be a critical clue. • Erica lent me two magazines for the plane ride.
Adverb Phrases • Prep. Phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb • Tells when, where, why, how, or to what extent • The actor became famous for his film roles. • Modifies famous (adj) • how • We arrived too late for the opening ceremonies. • Modifies late (adv) • to what extent • In the final act, Macbeth dies in battle. • In the final act and in battle both modify dies (verb) • when; where
Adverb Phraseswrite the prepositional phraseword it modifies • Please return your books to the library shelves. • Harry helpful in a crisis. • During the last century my ancestors came to this country. • Pete found some sesame oil on the top shelf. • Chinese food is well known for its delicious flavors.
Vocab • Vocab quiz for lesson 14 will be next MONDAY, not our typical Wednesday (PSATs on Wednesday!) • *7th period vote on computer lab • Do Lesson 14 Ex A for tomorrow • Check Lesson 14 Ex. C.
Night • Should have completed Ch. 1-5 and corresponding reading guide questions and/or double-entry journals before Fall Break. • Continue reading in class today. Complete book by Thursday’s class (note: the last 3 chapters are 5 pages or less each!)