What is a prepositional phrase?
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition). They tell us more about the noun or pronoun they modify, usually by indicating location, time, or direction.
Examples of prepositional phrases:
* Location:
* on the table
* in the park
* under the stairs
* near the river
* across the street
* Time:
* at 3 o'clock
* during the summer
* before the meeting
* after dinner
* since yesterday
* Direction:
* toward the sun
* through the forest
* over the hill
* around the corner
* along the river
* Other:
* with my friends
* without a doubt
* because of the rain
* instead of pizza
* according to the plan
How to identify prepositional phrases:
* Look for a preposition: This is the key element. Common prepositions include on, in, at, to, from, by, with, without, for, through, after, before, during, about, around, etc.
* Find the object: The object is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.
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