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Underline the prepositional phrase and circle the word it modifies.

Devon wants to paint pumpkins in the contest.

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A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition. Given that the preposition in this sentence is the word in, the prepositional phrase is in the contest. The word it modifies is paint.
Where does Devon want to paint pumpkins? In the contest.
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