Here are my answers:
1. I think that this phrase <span>ON THE TABLE is an adjective phrase.
2. It is an adverb phrase for sure.
3. </span><span>MY ENGLISH TEACHER is most likely to be an appositive phrase.
Hope you'll find it helpful.
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In The Crucible, certainty can be dangerous as demonstrated by the character of Abigail.
She accused Proctor's wife of being a witch. She testified that she saw the spirit of Proctor's wife and it stabbed her. Even though she lied, her certainty in front of the jury and the towns people convince them that what she said is true and that Proctor's wife is a witch that must be burned to death.
Tom placed the book on the shelf, it sat there for a week.
