I'd see the prepositional phrase as modifiying the verb--primarily since it's a prepositional phrase that can be moved, thus--by that measure, at least--qualifying as an adverbial structure.  But I'm interested in seeing what others have to say about this.
 
Barbara Muller

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How would you diagram "There is a very big difference between coca and
cocaine"?

Specifically, would you see the prepositional phrase as modifying
"difference" or "is"?

Thanks.

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