Recognizing comparison/contrast<span> in assignments. Some assignments use words like </span>compare<span>, </span>contrast<span>, similarities, and differences—that make it easy for you to see.</span>
it gives your average person a sense of hope
predictive: I think that it will be sunny outside. I think I'm going to ace this test. I believe that my teacher has a pet.
non-predictive: I love playing outside! Math is my favorite subject in school. I am going to a movie this afternoon.
the prepositional phrase in the above sentence is "among the finalists"