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12. Varying Sentences
You can vary sentences by using adverbs or prepositional phrases at the beginnings of sentences.
Read the sentence, and then answer the question that follows:
Luis quickly ran around the track during gym class.
Which of the following sentences uses an adverb to vary the beginning of the sentence?
Quickly, Luis ran around the track during gym class.
Quick, Luis ran around the track during gym class.
During gym class, Luis ran around the track quickly.
Points:
1 / 1
Close Explanation
Explanation:
Only the sentence "Quickly, Luis ran around the track during gym class" shows how to vary the
beginning of the sentence using an adverb. In this variation, the sentence begins with the
adverb quickly. Adverbs describe or modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. Adverbs tell when,
where, how, in what manner, and to what extent. In the sentence, the adverb quickly describes the
verb ran. It tells how Luis ran around the track.
Select each blank line, and choose the correct adverb from the dropdown menu to complete the
sentence.
Varying Sentences with Adverbs and Prepositional Phrases
Example: The following sentence uses an adverb (italicized) at the beginning:
Quietly, he checked on the baby.
Explanation: Adverbs describe or modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. Adverbs
tell when, where, how, in what manner, and to what extent. In the sentence, the
adverb quietly describes the verb checked. It tells how he checked on the baby.
Example: The following sentence uses a prepositional phrase (italicized) at the
beginning:
Without you, I am lonely.
Explanation: A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition along
with its object.
1.Bravely, they traveled the world.
2.Foolishly, they did not take a guide book.
3.Lazily, they slept on a beautiful beach.
1.Error! Filename not specified.Bravely , they traveled the world.
2.Error! Filename not specified.Foolishly , they did not take a guide book.
3.Error! Filename not specified.Lazily , they slept on a beautiful beach.
Points:
1 / 1
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Explanation:
Adverbs are descriptive words. Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Many adverbs
have an -ly ending. The correct sentences are as follows:
Which of the following sentences uses a prepositional phrase to begin the sentence?
Quickly exchanging their vows, the married couple was near the ocean.
Near the ocean, the married couple quickly exchanged their vows.
Exchanging their vows quickly, the married couple was near the ocean.
Points:
1 / 1
Close Explanation
Explanation:
Only the sentence "Near the ocean, the married couple quickly exchanged their vows" shows how to
vary the beginning of the sentence using a prepositional phrase. In this variation, the sentence begins
with the prepositional phrase near the ocean. A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a
preposition (near) along with its object (ocean).
Which of the following sentences begin with a prepositional phrase? If none of the sentences begin
with a prepositional phrase, select "None of these sentences contain a prepositional phrase at the
beginning." Check all that apply.
Without a doubt, I want to go to the movie.
Down the street, a really good movie is playing.
I saw my friend Katherine in the cafeteria.
Thoughtfully, Katherine asked me to see a movie with her.
None of these sentences contains a prepositional phrase at the beginning.
Points:
0.8 / 1
Close Explanation
Explanation:
The sentences "Down the street, a really good movie is playing" and "Without a doubt, I want to go to
the movie" are correct. These sentences each begin with a prepositional phrase: Down the
street and without a doubt are the prepositional phrases.
