Exercise 68—Prepositional Phrases
Illustrations
Adjective: The opinions of some people must be taken with caution.
Adverb: We shall return within a year.
Noun: From New York to San Francisco is a long trip.
What part of speech is each of the italicized phrases below? Remember that an adjective modifies a noun; an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
1. The waves are rolling in, white with foam.
2. A million dollars was invested in the business.
3. I will abide on thy right side and keep the bridge with thee.
4. In summer milk soon turns sour.