prepositional phrases a prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, a noun or pronoun called the...

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.


Examples of Prepositional Phrases

to the pool



Prep.

to the pool



Prep. Object of Prep.

to the pool



Prep. Modifier Object of Prep.

to the pool



with a large hammer



Preposition

with a large hammer



Preposition Object of Preposition

with a large hammer



Preposition Modifiers Object of Preposition

with a large hammer



at the Jacksons’ house



Prep.




Prep. Object of Preposition




Prep. Modifiers Object of Preposition


Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase.


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.


Examples

Frank closed the cellar door.


Examples

Adjective



Examples

Adjective Noun



Examples

Frank closed the door to the cellar.


Examples

Noun



Examples

Noun Adjective Phrase



Examples

The kitchen light is on.


Examples

Adjective



Examples

Adjective Noun



Examples

The light in the kitchen is on.


Examples

Noun



Examples

Noun Adjective Phrase


Mount Rushmore

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Write down the preposition phrase or phrases in each sentence. Then write the noun that each prepositional phrase is modifying.


Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota

and saw a famous monument to great American leaders.



and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).




to great American leaders –




to great American leaders – monument


[1] My mom took the pictures on the next page when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.


[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.


[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



on the next page – pictures




at Mount Rushmore National Memorial




at Mount Rushmore National Memorial – spot


[2] As you can see, the mountain behind us is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.


[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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).



behind us –



behind us – mountain




to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln –




to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln – tribute

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