To identify the prepositional phrases in the given text, we need to look for words that show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words in a sentence. Prepositional phrases usually start with a preposition and end with a noun, pronoun, or gerund.
In the text provided:
1. "What is the origin of the Amazon River?" - The prepositional phrase here is "of the Amazon River." The preposition is "of," and the noun it relates to is "Amazon River."
2. "In spite of seemingly endless debate, researchers continue to ponder the question." - The prepositional phrase here is "In spite of seemingly endless debate." The preposition is "of," and the noun it relates to is "debate."
By identifying these two prepositional phrases, we can better understand the structure of the sentences and how they connect different parts of the text.
