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Read the sentence:

Omar adopted a dog.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a prepositional phrase to add detail.

a Omar adopted a dog and named him Buster.
b Omar adopted a dog but couldn't get a cat.
c Omar adopted a dog that looks like a mutt.
d Omar adopted a dog from a local shelter.

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

It uses location for the preposition, "from."

The prepositonal phrase: "From a local shelter.'

11 votes

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer D adds detail without assuming things about the dog or assuming other things about Omar, such as he couldn't get a cat

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