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Prepositional phrases
 PHRASE
• A phrase as I group of related word that is used a single
part of speech and does not contain a verb and its subject
Prepositional phrase
• A Prepositional phrase is a group of word beginning with a
preposition and ending in a noun or pronoun
• The noun or pronoun that ends the prepositional phrase is
called the object of the preposition.
• prepositional phrase usually do yhe work of abjective and
adverbs in sentences
Prepositional phrase
• Examples
• He sat in the desk.
In is the preposition
Desk is the object of the preposition
• She stole money from him
From is the preposition
Him is the object of the preposition
 Adjective phrase
• A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun is
an adjective phrase
• Example
• Our new neighbor is a family from Ireland
 “from Ireland” is a prepositional phrase modifying family
Called an adjective phrase
• There is a sign of hope that they can escape the island.
 “of hope” is a prepositional phrase modifying sign
 Called an adjective phrase
 ADVERB PHRASE
• A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective,
or another adverb is an adverb phrase
• Adverb phrase tell when, where, why, how, or to want
extent
• Example
• He lives above the restaurant.
• Above restaurant is the prepositional phrase
• The phrase modifies the verb lives (where does he live)
 ASSIGNMENT
• Please rewritethe following sentences. Underline the
prepositional phrase. After the sentence please write
down the type of phrase it is (adjective or adverb) and the
word it modifies.
 ASSIGNMENT
a) I bought a car for her
b) He cries for no reason
c) The bell does not ring after school.
d) The tardy students are those with poor time management.
e) He put the papers in the box.
f) His attitude was the reason for his success.
g) The party lasted long into the night.
h) The dogs without the collars are going to the pound
i) She walked up the steps.
j) He ran at a quick pace