* The Basics: A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition (like "on," "in," "with," "to," etc.) and ends with a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition).
* Example: on the table (preposition "on" + noun "table")
* Adding Detail: You can add words to make the phrase more specific or descriptive.
* Example: on the small, wooden table (preposition "on" + adjective "small" + adjective "wooden" + noun "table")
* Long Phrases: Prepositional phrases can get quite long if you need to be very precise.
* Example: in the house with the red door at the end of the street (preposition "in" + noun "house" + preposition "with" + noun "door" + preposition "at" + noun "end" + preposition "of" + noun "street")
The key is to use words that make sense and are clear to the reader. Don't add extra words just to make the phrase longer!