Understanding Prepositional Phrases and Objects in Sentences
Explore the concepts of prepositional phrases and objects in sentences with examples and images. Learn about the role of prepositions, objects, and modifiers in forming prepositional phrases, without including subjects or predicates. Enhance your understanding of relationships between nouns and other words through detailed explanations and visuals.
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Prepositions Words that show relationships between nouns and other words Examples The pencil is under the desk. The desk is inside the classroom.
Objects Nouns in a sentence that do not take an action or predicate Example A giant monkey has climbed to the top of a tall building and is swatting down planes.
Prepositional Phrase A preposition, an object, and the words that connect them Examples The doctor gave Satya a shot in her arm. Brad s idea of a good time is sitting on the couch.
No Subjects and No Predicates Prepositional phrases only include a preposition, an object, and modifiers Examples I m going with Valerie to the mall. The cat with the black bowtie is begging for snacks again.
More Examples of Prepositional Phrases Arthur lost his good teeth under the couch, so he ll be having soup again. What is the complete prepositional phrase used in the above sentence? under the couch
More Examples of Prepositional Phrases Shawn can do a front flip on his bike, bro. What is the complete prepositional phrase used in the above sentence? on his bike
More Examples of Prepositional Phrases Hey, we should get an expensive gift for our teacher since he or she helps us so much. What is the complete prepositional phrase used in the above sentence? for our teacher
Review Prepositions show relationships between objects and other words. Prepositional phrases start with a preposition and include an object, modifiers, and any words that connect them. Prepositional phrases do not include subjects or predicates.
