Prepositional Phrase
My sister and I learned about early American life.
My sister and I learned (about early American life.)
William bradford was the governor of plymouth.
2
William Bradford was the governor of Plymouth.
The Pilgrim actors (doesn't, don't) speak with modern accents.
don't
There was only (won, one) way to travel to the New World.
one.
The museum at Plymouth had been in operation since 1947.
Past perfect
We visited a "living museum" at Plymouth.
We visited a "living museum" (at Plymouth).
2
Susan and I climbed on board the Mayflower 2, a replica of the original ship.
(They's, They're) explaining their everyday tasks to the visitors.
They're
The voyage across the (see, sea) was uncomfortable and dangerous.
sea
Many people have worked there as actors, craftspeople, and volunteers.
present perfect
Dried meat and herbs hung from the ceiling.
Dried meat and herbs hung (from the ceiling.)
the pilgrims landed at plymouth rock.
3
The pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.
The Pilgrims that didn't reach America (weren't wasn't) prepared for life in the New World.
Weren't
The passengers lived in the crowded ship (four, for) about two months.
for
My sister and I have enjoyed learning about life in Plymouth Colony.
present perfect
Around the table sat a Pilgrim family.
(Around the table) sat a Pilgrim family.
the carriage house crafts center showed us colonial woodworking.
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The Carriage House Crafts Center showed us colonial woodworking.
Nearly half (don't didn't) survive.
didn't
How would you like living with (your, you're) family and friends in such crowded quarters.
your
It will have operated for sixty-five years in the year 2012.
future perfect
They ate at noon and enjoyed each other's company.
They ate (at noon) and enjoyed each other's company.
the massachusetts bay colony, or plymouth plantation, was established in 1620
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony, or Plymouth Plantation, was established in 1620
(It's, Its) good for us to remember and be thankful for God's blessings
It's
They were (not, knot) going to turn around.
not
The guide had presented the information before I had gotten there.
past perfect