Prepositional Phrases
I could benefit of / from / with getting more sleep every night.
benefit from
Identify the Adverbial phrase: We will meet in the morning.
in the morning
I was running late, ____ I decided to call a taxi.
so
Make indirect: Sally: “I’m tired.”
Sally said that she was tired.
What is the oldest university in the United States?
Harvard University
We could not decide on / about / of what to eat for dinner.
decide on
Identify the Adverbial phrase: My house is near the park.
near the park
_____ I am the oldest, I will make the decision.
Since,
Make indirect: James: “My house is here.”
James said that his house was there.
Which prestigious university is located in California?
Stanford University
The key for / to /on learning a language is confidence.
key to
Identify the Adverbial phrase and the question it answers: I did my homework as fast as I could.
as fast as I could - how?
I’m a vegetarian because meat is unhealthy. _____, it’s bad for the environment.
Make indirect: Tim: “I will be in Germany tomorrow.”
Tim said he would be in Germany the next day.
Which US university is known for its physical sciences and engineering departments?
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
One advantage with / of / on online learning is the convenience it provides.
advantage of
Identify the Adverbial phrase and the question it answers: I threw the ball at my sister’s feet.
at my sister's feet - where?
I got distracted ____ I was doing my homework and didn’t finish it.
while
Make indirect: Mrs. Lilia: “Have you done your homework?” (we)
Mrs. Lilia asked if we had done our homework.
What university is the oldest in the English-speaking world?
Oxford University
Scientists are concerned of / about / on climate change.
concerned about
Identify the Adverbial phrase and the question it answers: She speaks more clearly than her brother.
more clearly than her brother - how?
_____ he is a good baseball player, he is a terrible basketball player.
Although / Even though
Make indirect: Mrs. Lilia: “Boys, be quiet!”
Mrs. Lilia told the boys to be quiet.
What university was founded in England in 1209 and whose alumni include Isaac Newton and Oliver Cromwell?
University of Cambridge