Certainly! Here's a breakdown of the options to help you understand how each revision uses a prepositional phrase to make the original sentence more specific:
1. "At some point, he needed to borrow an elephant rifle."
- This revision adds the prepositional phrase "at some point," which provides a vague time reference but doesn't necessarily make the sentence more specific in terms of the situation or context.
2. "Before moving forward, he needed to borrow an elephant rifle."
- In this revision, the prepositional phrase "before moving forward" adds a specific context of needing the rifle before taking a particular action. It provides a clear situation when the rifle was required.
3. "He needed to borrow an elephant rifle with so many people watching."
- Here, the prepositional phrase "with so many people watching" specifies the circumstances under which he needed the rifle. It adds a detail about the presence of an audience while highlighting the urgency or importance of the situation.
4. "He needed to borrow an elephant rifle in the field where it was grazing."
- This revision includes the prepositional phrase "in the field where it was grazing," which offers a specific location where the rifle was needed. It provides a clear setting for the action.
In summary, the revision that most effectively uses a prepositional phrase to make the original sentence more specific is:
- "He needed to borrow an elephant rifle in the field where it was grazing."
This revision not only specifies the location where the rifle was needed but also paints a vivid picture of the situation, enhancing the clarity and detail of the sentence.
