Time vs Cause: Distinguishing the Purpose
Practice distinguishing between prepositional phrases that express time and those that express cause. Learn to identify the core purpose of each phrase in context.
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Does the phrase 'before lunch' show time or cause?
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Does the phrase 'because of the rain' show time or cause?
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Is 'during the movie' a prepositional phrase of time or cause?
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Is 'due to heavy traffic' showing time or cause?
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Does 'at 3 o'clock' answer WHEN or WHY?
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Does 'as a result of his effort' answer WHEN or WHY?
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What type of prepositional phrase is 'after sunset'?
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What type of prepositional phrase is 'owing to the storm'?
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Is 'throughout the night' showing time or cause?
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Is 'because of the loud noise' showing time or cause?
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Does 'since last Tuesday' answer WHEN or WHY?
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Does 'due to a sprained ankle' answer WHEN or WHY?
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Is 'until midnight' a time or cause prepositional phrase?
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Is 'as a result of the fire' a time or cause prepositional phrase?
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Is 'in December' a time or cause phrase?