Question

circle the correct verb. the statues on the shelf (was, were) bought at the thrift store. underline the prepositional phrase, and circle the word it modifies. a surgical robot must be directed by a human.

Explanation:

1. "Furniture" is plural, so use "were".
2. "By a human" tells how the robot is directed.

Answer:

1. The correct verb: were
2. Pre - positional phrase: by a human; Word it modifies: directed