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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

Examples of Prepositional Phrases

Prep.

to the pool

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Prep. Object of Prep.

to the pool

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Prep. Modifier Object of Prep.

to the pool

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with a large hammer

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Examples of Prepositional Phrases

Preposition

with a large hammer

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Preposition Object of Preposition

with a large hammer

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Preposition Modifiers Object of Preposition

with a large hammer

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at the Jacksons’ house

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Prep.

at the Jacksons’ house

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Prep. Object of Preposition

at the Jacksons’ house

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Examples of Prepositional Phrases

Prep. Modifiers Object of Preposition

at the Jacksons’ house

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

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

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.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

Frank closed the cellar door.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

Adjective

Frank closed the cellar door.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

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Adjective Noun

Frank closed the cellar door.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

Frank closed the door to the cellar.

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Noun

Frank closed the door to the cellar.

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Noun Adjective Phrase

Frank closed the door to the cellar.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

The kitchen light is on.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

Adjective

The kitchen light is on.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

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Adjective Noun

The kitchen light is on.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Examples

The light in the kitchen is on.

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Noun

The light in the kitchen is on.

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Noun Adjective Phrase

The light in the kitchen is on.

Mount Rushmore

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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

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

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota

and saw a famous monument to great American leaders.

Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives

Example:A few years ago our family visited South Dakota

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

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 –

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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 –

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

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 –

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