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How many prepositional phrases are in the following sentence?

I was able to fix the problem with my dryer today, which saved me a $150 service call.
a. One: "to fix"
C. One: "with my dryer"
b. Two: "to fix" and "with my dryer"
d. none

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Answer:

c

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

C. One: "with my dryer"

Step-by-step explanation:

Prepositional phrase is a group of words that starts with a preposition, and, besides it, contains a noun or a pronoun (at three o'clock, on the table, with all my heart, under the bed etc.)

Now, "with my dryer" seems like a no-brainer, the only question is "Is it the only prepositional phrase?"

Some might identify "to fix" as the other phrase. However, although it starts with "to" it doesn't function as a preposition here, it only serves to build an infinitive. Additionally, "fix" is a verb, not a noun nor a pronoun, so this can't be regarded as prepositional phrase by any means.

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