Which definition is correct?

a. A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any other words that describe the subject.

b. Prepositions are connecting words such as the, and, but, and or.

c. The object of a preposition modifies the verb that follows it.

d. A preposition is a word that relates the noun or pronoun following it to another word in a sentence.

I think it's b may be wrong hope this helps!

when i skim a text i look for anything i'm trying to find, like keys or clues or i just want to see if it is interesting to me.

explanation:

1) technical language (writen technical volcabulary)

2) ordinary langauge

3) literary language (because it's text with a rich, descriptive vocabulary)

4) scientific texts (includes texts such as medical reports, legal texts, academic journals, etc)

5) informational texts (texts that are used to convey information to readers, such as technical guides, costumer guides, textbooks)

6) poetic texts. because they are essays, short stories, poems, etc.