Here's a breakdown:
Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence. Examples include:
* on
* in
* at
* to
* from
* with
* for
* about
* around
* under
* over
* between
* through
* by
* before
* after
* during
* since
Object: The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and receives the preposition's action.
Here are some examples:
* On the table: "On" is the preposition and "the table" is the object.
* In the garden: "In" is the preposition and "the garden" is the object.
* To the store: "To" is the preposition and "the store" is the object.
Functions of Prepositional Phrases:
Prepositional phrases can function as:
* Adjectives: They can describe nouns or pronouns.
* Example: "The book on the table is mine." ("on the table" describes "book")
* Adverbs: They can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
* Example: "He walked to the store." ("to the store" modifies "walked")
Key things to remember:
* Prepositional phrases always begin with a preposition.
* They always contain an object.
* They can be used in various ways to add detail and clarity to sentences.
Let me know if you'd like to see more examples or want to explore specific functions of prepositional phrases!