Preposition
A preposition is a word that relates parts of the sentence using direction, location, or time.
The Prepositional Phrase
Examples
The prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object, a noun, a person, place, thing, idea, or pronoun, and a word that replaces a noun.
Examples:
On the Car.
Under the table.
In each one there is a preposition followed by an object.
The Function of Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional phrases function as either adjectives modifying nouns or adverbs modifying verbs.
Adjectives & Adverbs
If your prepositional phrase is acting as an adjective, it will modify a noun or pronoun. It will answer questions like: what kind, which one, how many, or how much
A prepositional phrase connects an object to the preposition
Other example:
• On Sunday, the families planned a barbecue.
Explain
o The preposition in this example is 'on,' and the object of the preposition is 'Sunday.' The prepositional phrase is 'on Sunday.' This answers a 'when' question.
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