Prepositional Phrases

1. Prepositional Phrases

2. Prepositional Phrase • A prepositional phrase show relationships. They can modify nouns or verbs.

3. Adjective prepositional phrase • Shows a relationship between a noun and the object of the preposition. • It modifies a noun or pronoun just like a one word adjective • Explains which one or what kind • Usually come after the noun • Hubert ate a huge pieceof blueberry pie.

4. Write each sentence. Circle the prepositional phrase and underline the noun it modifies • The candle on the piano is vanilla scented. • Use that container of fertilizer to feed the plants. • The books from the library must be returned today. • Anna likes pancakes with butter and maple syrup. • That radish in the salad is very spicy.

5. Adverb prepositional phrases • Modifies the verb. • Tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens, just like a one word adverb. • The trip photos arein the album.

6. Write each sentence. Circle the adverb prepositional phrase and underline the verb it modifies. • David and Walter walked to the store. • The pitcher played beyond his average performance. • Olivia must be home before 7 pm. • Geno will put that can into the recycling bin. • Their family vacations in June. • He went straight to his room.

7. Adverb or Prepositional Phrase? • A Prepositional phrase always has an object. • Adverb: • The dog ran around. • Prepositional phrase: • The dog ran around the house.

8. Which one?Preposition or adverb • The beaver swam to his underwater door. • The coals are hot; you can put you hot dog in. • The sails billowed during the boat ride. • The bear crawled into his den and went to sleep. • Dan sat nearby as the air show continued. • Dolphins live underneath the ocean. • When the rain started, we went inside. • The crowd clapped as the band passed by.