(1) Brenda would have liked to have taken her vacation at the beach. (2) However, the weather forecast on the television called for rain. (3) Also, her fiancé, Max, wanted to vacation in the mountains. (4) After a heated discussion, Brenda and Max decided to compromise. (5) They would spend their vacation time at Spring Lake. (6) That way, Jack could fish and Brenda could enjoy swimming.6. Which one of the following sentences does not contain a prepositional phrase? A. Sentence 2B. Sentence 6C. Sentence 5D. Sentence 3

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(1) Brenda would have liked to have taken her vacation at the beach. (2) However, the weather forecast on the television called for rain. (3) Also, her fiancé, Max, wanted to vacation in the mountains. (4) After a heated discussion, Brenda and Max decided to compromise. (5) They would spend their vacation time at Spring Lake. (6) That way, Jack could fish and Brenda could enjoy swimming.6.   Which one of the following sentences does not contain a prepositional phrase?     A. Sentence 2B. Sentence 6C. Sentence 5D. Sentence 3

anonymous · Answer

I believe it should be B. Sentence 6

In a sentence prepositions show the relation of one word to another word. Prepositions require an object to complete them, typically a noun or a pronoun. A preposition and its object is called a prepositional phrase.

School House Rock explains it best.

"On the top is where you are!"
Top relates to where you are
"With a friend you'll travel far!"
With a friend you'll go
"If you try you know that you can fly over the rainbow!"
Over the rainbow is where you can fly