Definitions
Shows a relationship of a noun or pronoun to some other word
prepositions
She is on a boat.
on a boat
On March 12 Ellie picked the first bouquet of daffodils.
On March 12
On March 12 Ellie picked the first bouquet of daffodils.
of daffodils
is "on condition that-" a prepositional phrase ?
T or F
If so whats the keyword?
True (On is a key word)
_______ is a group of words that begins with a preposition
prepositional phrases
He had to get to the store before noon.
before noon
The snow one the mountaintop glistened in the noonday sunlight.
in the noonday sunlight
The snow on the mountaintop glistened in the noonday sunlight.
on the mountaintop
is " in anticipation of -" a prepositional phrase ?
T or F
If so whats the keyword?
True (In is your key word)
a noun or pronoun usually found at the end of a prepositional phrase
object of the preposition
Jim spaced out during class.
during class
He spoke to us in a rude manner!
In a rude manner
The fabrics from the Orient were quite beautiful.
from the Orient
is "by all means-" a prepositional phrase ?
T or F
If so whats the keyword?
True (By is your keyword)
Modifies a noun or pronoun by giving a descriptive or specific detail
[it usually shows comparison]
Adjective
The girl at the door is Lucy.
at the door
She goes to school daily.
to school
The women are weaving on looms.
On looms
is "for the sake of-" a prepositional phrase ?
T or F
If so whats the keyword?
True (For is your keyword)
modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. It usually tells when, where, how, why, or to what extent
adverb prepositional phrase
The paint on the canvas is dry.
on the canvas
I'll see you at 12:30 Sidney!
at 12:30
The boy under the tree is singing.
Under the tree
is "at face value-" a prepositional phrase ?
T or F
If so whats the keyword?
True (At is the keyword)