Question

Read the following sentence.

A pygmy hippo, like Calvin Coolidge's pet Billy, can weigh around 600 pounds.

Determine if the prepositional phrase is an adverb or adjective phrase, and identify the word or words it is modifying.
A.
adjective phrase modifying hippo
B.
adverb phrase modifying like
C.
adjective phrase modifying Billy
D.
adverb phrase modifying can weigh

Answer 1

Is the answer A?

Answer 2

Yeah, it's A.

Answer 3

Ok what about this one do yo uagree its A too caustic i just need to check my answers @CausticSyndicalist

Answer 4

Which one of the following sentences contains both a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb phrase and one functioning as an adjective phrase?
A.
The best pet for anyone is the one that is compatible with the owner’s personality and resources.
B.
An alligator, however, would look intimidating to most people and possibly drive away some friends.
C.
With proper socialization, many animals are calm, loyal pets.
D.
Training a pet well is vital to its happiness and success.

Answer 5

Is the answer A guys anyone?

Answer 6

Actually I think it's either C or D

Answer 7

You might be on to something let me think

Answer 8

A. adjective phrase modifying hippo
and second i think its C. With proper socialization, many animals are calm, loyal pets.