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Prepositional Phrase By : Jean C Lacombe Esther Borgella

Prepositional Phrase By : Jean C Lacombe Esther Borgella. REMEMBER The subject . Definition : Prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition, and any modifiers of the object.

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Prepositional Phrase By : Jean C Lacombe Esther Borgella

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  1. Prepositional Phrase By : Jean C LacombeEsther Borgella REMEMBER The subject

  2. Definition : Prepositional phrase • A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition, and any modifiers of the object. • A preposition sits in front of (is “ pre-positioned” before) its object.

  3. The following words are the most commonly used prepositions:

  4. There are prepositions of both space and time.Space: under, in, on, near, above, to, beside . . . etc.Time: before, after, until, during . . . etc.The reason it's so useful to recognize prepositional phrases is that if you can identify them, it's easier to find the subject(s) and verb(s) of your sentences. The noun in the prepositional phrase can't be the subject of the sentence, because grammatically it's the OBJECT of the preposition!Tip: Cross out the prepositional phrases in your sentences, and almost all that's left are the subject and verb! Try it! Examples:The rimof that antique pitcheron the corner tablein the kitchenby the stoveis chipped.The sparklesof your jewelryout herein the moonlightare beautiful.The shadowsof the figurinesin the windowover the sinkare long at the endof the day.

  5. Examples of prepositional phrases • There are two children on a sled. • In this gardenthere are many strawberries. • She likes to spend a lot of time with her baby. • He's standing behind a tree. • My bike is leaning against the shed • She spilled coffee on her report for class. • prepositional phrases: on her report and for class

  6. REMEMBER The subject cannot be in a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Prepositional phrases can occur anywhere in the sentence---beginning, middle, or end. Example: In the story, the drab life of Cinderella was changed by the fairy godmother. REMEMBER The subject

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