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Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition, and possibly words that modify the object of the preposition.
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
to the pool
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
to the pool
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep. Object of Prep.
to the pool
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep. Modifier Object of Prep.
to the pool
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
with a large hammer
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition
with a large hammer
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition Object of Preposition
with a large hammer
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition Modifiers Object of Preposition
with a large hammer
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
at the Jacksons’ house
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
at the Jacksons’ house
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep. Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house
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Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep. Modifiers Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase. Adjectives nearly always come right before the noun they modify, but adjective phrases nearly always come after.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Frank closed the cellar door.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
Frank closed the cellar door.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective Noun
Frank closed the cellar door.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun Adjective Phrase
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
The kitchen light is on.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
The kitchen light is on.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective Noun
The kitchen light is on.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
The light in the kitchen is on.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
The light in the kitchen is on.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun Adjective Phrase
The light in the kitchen is on.
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Mount Rushmore
www.britannica.com
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Write down the preposition phrase or phrases in each sentence. Then write the noun that each prepositional phrase is modifying.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument to great American leaders.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).
to great American leaders –
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).
to great American leaders – monument
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures on the next page when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
at Mount Rushmore National Memorial – spot
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain behind us is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Holt Handbook, Pages 72-73, Ex. 1
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).
behind us –
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln –
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln – tribute