The following sentences describe an imaginary totalitarian society. Read the sentences to get an idea of the scene, and then rewrite each sentence, adding at least one prepositional phrase to each. You may imagine any scene.
Two officers jumped out.

List the gerunds and gerund phrases.
Hobbies and Sports Building a successful kite involves fitting sheets of paper on the kite frame.

The following sentences describe an imaginary totalitarian society. Read the sentences to get an idea of the scene, and then rewrite each sentence, adding at least one prepositional phrase to each. You may imagine any scene.
He covered his face and hid.

Combine the sentences, changing the sentence in parentheses into a participial phrase. Be sure to place the participial phrase close to the word it modifies. Remember to add commas where necessary.
He reflected on the past. (He was seeking some solace.)

List the gerunds and gerund phrases.
Hobbies and Sports Some surfers wear wet suits for riding the waves.

On your paper, expand the following sentences by adding an appositive phrase to each one. Be sure to use commas where necessary.
The captain of the ship was a quiet man with five years’ experience as a skipper.