Prepositional Phrases

Prepositions
above into round
of in on
through onto under
over across out
below toward/towards beneath
Under up
• is a group of words
• lacks either a verb or a subject
• consists of a preposition and a
noun or a preposition and a
pronoun
• act as adverbs or adjectives
Examples:
• The cupcake with sprinkles is yours.

• The car near the house is luxurious.

• We climbed up the hill.

• We jumped over the fence.

ADJECTIVE PHRASE

modify nouns and pronouns in the same way

single-word adjectives do.
Adjective Phrase
1. The cupcake with sprinkles is yours.

2. The dog under the car is dead.

3. The painting by the door is the best.

ADVERB PHRASE
modifies adjectives, verbs, and
other adverbs
Adverb Phrase
1. We climbed up the hill.

2. We climbed up the very steep hill.

3. The rabbits hopped through the garden.

EXERCISE
1. She put the chocolate in the fridge.
2. The bag on the table is very expensive.
3. I was scolded because of you.
4. The problem is beyond my control.
5. Through the years, I learned how to be
strong.