Hi, I would interpret the first prepositional phrase in each pair as an adverb answering the question “how” or “when”. The second prepositional phrase then works as an adjective, modifying the object of the first prepositional phrase and answering the question “which”. Sherry Saylors From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Chorazy Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 9:19 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: modifier question Hello to all... I'm hesitant on describing this construction (similar in both examples) and would be happy for your input. I see the two separate prepositional phrases in each sentence but want to be sure I'm identifying their individual roles (adverb/adjective?) correctly. Thank you and best wishes... ... it is prudent to examine what parameters for masculinity will be addressed throughout the course of this paper ... ... can often be explained within the scope of a gender-role conflict... -- John Chorazy English III Honors, AP Lit Advisor, Panther Press Pequannock Township High School 973.616.6000 Noli Timere To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/ DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any file(s) transmitted with it, is intended for the exclusive use by the person(s) mentioned above as recipient(s). This e-mail may contain confidential information and/or information protected by intellectual property rights or other rights. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and delete the original and any copies of this e-mail and any printouts immediately from your system and destroy all copies of it.