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Prepositional Phrases. Preposition – a word used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in the sentence. Every preposition is followed by an object which is a noun or pronoun A preposition together with its object is called a prepositional phrase prep obj
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Preposition– a word used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in the sentence
Every preposition is followed by an object which is a noun or pronoun • A preposition together with its object is called a prepositional phrase prepobj • Ex. Reid splattered chocolate milk on the teacher. prepobjobj The secret was between Amy and Brian.
Prepositional phrases can be stacked. • Ex. There are many kinds of peoplein the classof 2013.
Prepositional phrases are used as modifiers – either adjective or adverb. • Adjective phrases tell which one or what kind. • Adverb phrases answer the question where, when, how, and to what extent. • Ex. The boy in the blue hat is my brother. (adjective) The phrase “in the blue hat” describes boy. • Mom called a mechanic at once. (adverb) The phrase “at once” describes called. It tells when mom called.
A word that looks like a preposition, called a particle, sometimes follows a verb and is considered part of the verb. Particles are considered to be adverbs. • Ex. We check in at 12:00. • Remember prepositions have objects, adverbs do not. Ex. We fell down. (adverb) We fell down the stairs. (preposition)
To test whether these words are prepositions or particles, rearrange the word order. • Ex. Mandy tried on the pants. Mandy tried the pants on. If it sounds natural, the word is a particle. • Ex. Mandy decided on the silk pants. Mandy decided the silk pants on.
Identify the prepositions vs adverbs in the following sentences: 1. We swung by to say hello. 2. The firefighters slid down the pole. 3. Please come inside the house. 4. Please come insidesoon. 5. Tom checked out the girls.
