Structure: Prepositional Phrase - SS2 English Lesson Note

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 prepositional phrase modifies a noun or verb in the sentence.

What are the parts of a prepositional phrase? A prepositional phrase typically has three parts:

The preposition: This is a word that shows the relationship between the noun or pronoun in the phrase and the rest of the sentence. Some common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, from, to, with, about, of, for, and between.

The object of the preposition: This is the noun or pronoun that is being modified by the preposition.

Any modifiers of the object: This can include adjectives, adverbs, or other prepositional phrases.

How are prepositional phrases used in sentences? Prepositional phrases can be used to modify nouns, verbs, or adjectives. For example:

Noun modification: The book on the table is mine.

Verb modification: I walked to the store.

Adjective modification: The beautiful flower in the vase is a rose.

How to identify prepositional phrases: Prepositional phrases can be identified by their function in the sentence and their structure. They typically modify a noun or verb, and they always begin with a preposition.

Here are some examples of prepositional phrases: In the car, On the table, With my friends, From the store , To the park.