() are underlined
from No Fear
By: Tracy Wilson
Austin reached into his backpack to make sure that it was there. He wasn’t
sure he needed his inhaler, but he was checking just in case. His chest
(was tight) as he once again attempted a deep breath. He completely filled
his lungs and (exhaled smoothly). He repeated this rhythm several times,
surprised (at the ease) at which it came. But he’d keep the inhaler in his
pocket. It had been a long time (since he’d had) a real asthma attack, since
Little League, in fact. But it was never too far from his mind, especially
when he played baseball.
Which of the underlined phrases is a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb?
A) was tight
B) at the ease
C) since he’d had
D) exhaled smoothly
