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Explore the rich tradition of American quilting through a vignette highlighting the role of prepositions. From colonial gatherings to modern appreciation, uncover the significance of quilts. Learn to identify prepositions in sentences describing the process and cultural importance of quilting. Enhance your understanding of language usage and historical contexts in this engaging exercise.
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Prepositions Identifying prepositions in a vignette on American quilting.
Directions: Number your paper one to seven. Write down the preposition in each sentence. Remember, prepositions formed by more than one word are compound prepositions. Ex: according to, in place of, because of, and instead of. • 1. A quilt is simply a cover for a bed. • 2. But, to many women, it has a deeper significance. • 3. In colonial America, women often sewed and assembled quilts together. • 4. These quilting parties were a chance for much-needed socialization. • 5. Each piece reminded the quilter of a loved one. • 6. Today, quilts have regained much of the popularity they had years ago. • 7. By appreciating quilts, people today can touch the past.