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Practice 22-5 Beginning

Sentences with Prepositional

Phrases

Rearrange each sentence to begin with a prepositional phrase.

1. Anna made a quick note of the appointment on a page of the

calendar.

2. Michael picked up the rain-soaked newspaper from the
driveway.

3. Perry heard wild laughter and loud music from the next room.

4. The children played hopscotch on a chalk diagram.

5. Bryan seemed quiet and shy at first.