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Prepositional Phrases

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. Prepositional Phrases. Examples of Prepositional Phrases to the pool. Prepositional Phrases.

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Prepositional Phrases

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  1. 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.

  2. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases to the pool

  3. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. to the pool

  4. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. Object of Prep. to the pool

  5. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. ModifierObject of Prep. tothepool

  6. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases with a large hammer

  7. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Preposition with a large hammer

  8. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Preposition Object of Preposition with a large hammer

  9. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Preposition Modifiers Object of Preposition witha largehammer

  10. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases at the Jacksons’ house

  11. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. at the Jacksons’ house

  12. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. Object of Preposition at the Jacksons’ house

  13. Prepositional Phrases Examples of Prepositional Phrases Prep. Modifiers Object of Preposition atthe Jacksons’house

  14. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase.

  15. 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.

  16. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Frank closed the cellar door.

  17. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Adjective Frank closed the cellar door.

  18. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Adjective Noun Frank closed the cellardoor.

  19. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Frank closed the door to the cellar.

  20. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Noun Frank closed the door to the cellar.

  21. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples NounAdjective Phrase Frank closed the doorto the cellar.

  22. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples The kitchen light is on.

  23. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Adjective The kitchen light is on.

  24. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Adjective Noun The kitchenlight is on.

  25. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples The light in the kitchen is on.

  26. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Noun The light in the kitchen is on.

  27. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Examples Noun Adjective Phrase The lightin the kitchenis on.

  28. Mount Rushmore www.britannica.com

  29. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Write down the preposition phrase or phrases in each sentence. Then write the noun that each prepositional phrase is modifying.

  30. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument to great American leaders.

  31. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).

  32. 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 –

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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).

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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).

  44. 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 –

  45. 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

  46. 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 –

  47. 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

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