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When a noun is used in a prepositional phrase, it does not change. But most pronouns do:

I with me we from us

you to you they for them

he by him the boys to the boys

she without her a girl after a girl

it on it my keys over my keys

Change the noun phrase in the prepositional phrase to the appropriate pronoun. Keep the same number and gender.

1. The man next to Jordan is a senator.


2. Did they leave after the play?


3. Evan was dancing with his aunt.


4. Why did you leave the house without your wallet?


5. Are there washers and dryers in the apartments?


6. Juan had some nice wine for his guests.


7. The man with Yvette is her new boyfriend.


8. A large bear was coming toward the man.


9. The letter from my parents made me very happy.


10. In spite of all her problems, Tonya went on smiling.

Note: Sometimes a prepositional phrase connected to the subject of a sentence can cause con-

fusion. This is especially true when one of those elements is singular and the other is plural.

Always remember that the subject—not the prepositional phrase—determines the form of the

verb.

exercise 18-1

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