Atma Jaya University, Yogyakarta

• ENGLISH 45

• Each of the following sentences has one or more prepositional phrases between the subject and verb. Circle the prepositional phrases. Underline the subjects once and the verbs twice. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I). __C__ 1. The climbers on the sheer face of the mountain need to be rescued. Preposition and object of preposition __I__ 2. The interrogation, conducted by three police officers, have lasted for several hours. appositive (“interrogation” is singular subject, “have lasted” is plural verb. “have  has”) __I__ 3. The tenants in the apartment next to mine is giving a party this evening. (“tenants” is plural subject, “is giving” is singular verb. “is  are”) __C__ 4. The president, surrounded by Secret Service agents, is trying to make his way to the podium. appositive __C__ 5. The buildings destroyed during the fire are being rebuilt at the taxpayers' expense. Adjective clause __I__ 6. Because of the seriousness of the company's financial problems, the board of directors have called an emergency meeting adverb clause (“board” is singular subject, “have called” is plural verb. “havehas”) Preposition + object of preposition __I__ 7. Manufacture of the items that you requested have been discontinued because of lack of profit on those items. Adjective clause (“manufacture” is singular subject, “have been discontinued” is plural verb, “havehas”) __C__ 8. Further development of any new ideas for future products has to be approved in advance. Preposition + object of preposition __I__ 9. The scheduled departure time of the trams, posted on panels throughout the terminal buildings, are going to be updated. Preposition+object of preposition appositive (“time” is singular subject, “are going” is plural verb. “areis”) __I__ 10. Any houses built in that development before 1970 have to be upgraded to meet current standards. Adjective clause (“any” indicates singular subject, “have to be upgraded” is plural verb. “havehas”)