Question

(1) Brenda would have liked to have taken her vacation at the beach. (2) However, the weather forecast on the television called for rain. (3) Also, her fiancé, Max, wanted to vacation in the mountains. (4) After a heated discussion, Brenda and Max decided to compromise. (5) They would spend their vacation time at Spring Lake. (6) That way, Max could fish, and Brenda could enjoy swimming. 16. Which one of the following sentences does not contain a prepositional phrase?

A. Sentence 5
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 2
D. Sentence 6

Answer 1

D. Sentence 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Prepositional phrases are some of the most basic and important components of English sentences. Prepositional phrases are used to add meaning, details and nuance to statements. Prepositional phrases are composed of a preposition plus a noun or pronoun that serves as the object of the preposition. A preposition is a word that shows the way in which nouns and pronouns are connected to other parts of the sentence.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Sentence 6: That way, Max could fish, and Brenda could enjoy swimming.

Sentence 1 has "to"
Sentence 2 has however
Sentence 3 has "to"
Sentence 4 has "after"
Sentence 5 has "at"
Sentence 6 has none