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Prepositional
Phrases
What is a phrase?
A
group of words
without a subject and a
verb that functions in a
sentence as one part of
speech.
What is a prepositional
phrase?
A
prepositional phrase is made up of a
preposition and a noun or pronoun,
called the object of the preposition.
Preposition
Modifiers
Object of the
Preposition
INTO
THE
WOODS
BESIDE
THE COOL
BABBLING
BROOK
UNDER
THE
COMPUTER
TABLE
Functions
 Prepositional
phrases can function as
adjectives by modifying a noun or
pronoun.
Examples of prepositional
phrases acting as adjectives
 The
tepee of buffalo hide was sturdy.
 The
decoration on the hide was painted
carefully.
 The
opening in the front was narrow.
Functions
 Prepositional
phrases can function as
adverbs by modifying a verb, adjective,
or adverb.
 When
acting as an adverb, a
prepositional phrase will point out where,
when, in what way or to what extent.
Examples of prepositional
phrases acting as adverbs
 Abstract
animal figures were carved in
totem poles. (carved where?)-V
 Southwestern act dates back before
Columbus (dates back when?)-V
 The forest was quiet before dawn. (quiet
when?)-Adj
 He arrived late for lunch. (late to what
extent?)-Adv