STUCTURE

 Identify the subjects and the verbs. Be aware of the prepositional phrases that come before the verb. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).

 1. During the meeting in the office discussed the schedule. INCORRECT

 2. The doctor gave the patient a prescription.

 3. The tall evergreen trees along the road.

 4. The watch in the jewelry box needs a new battery.

 5. Pleasantly greets everyone in all the offices every morning.

 6. In the office of the building across the street from the park on the corner.

 7. The dishes in the sink really need to be washed as soon as possible.

 8. In a moment of worry about the problem with the cash in the account.

 9. The plane from New York circling the airport. INCORRECT

 10. On a regular basis the plants in the boxes under the window in the kitchen are watered and fed.

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