Rules
True or False? A preposition can be followed by a verb.
False
What are prepositions?
Words that show location, direction, and relationship
Give an example of a simple preposition in a sentence.
At, for, off, on, over, etc.
Give an example of a prepositional opener.
About, below, excepting, off, toward, above, beneath, for, on, or under
True or False? A preposition can always be placed at the end of a sentence (There are exceptions).
False.
The FUNCTION of a noun in a prepositional phrase
Object of the Preposition
Give an example of a double preposition in a sentence.
Into, upon, onto, out of, etc.
What are prepositional openers?
Prepositional Openers are phrases that begin with a preposition.
What word do people commonly use to replace "of"? (Hint: think of verbs could, should, would)
Have (example: "could of - could have")
How do we annotate a prep phrase in a sentence?
Mark it with parentheses and label the OP
Give an example of a phrase preposition in a sentence.
On time, at home, on the floor, before class, etc.
How many types of prepositions are there?
5.
What is the difference between "in" and "into"?
"In" means inside. "Into" means going inside.
A double/compound preposition is a blend of 2 prepositions into 1 word. Give me ONE example.
Into
Onto
Upon
Up to
Out Of
Without
Within
Outside of
From behind
Because of
According to
From beneath
Next to
Give an example of a compound preposition in a sentence.
According to, ahead of, along with, apart from, etc.
What is the format for creating a prepositional sentence?
Preposition + Noun, Pronoun, or Clause or Preposition + Modifiers + Noun, Pronoun, or Clause
What are the four rules for using prepositions?
1. Never substitute "have" for "of"
2. Do not confuse "in" or "into"
3. A preposition must be followed by noun or pronoun that is being described, it can never be followed by a verb.
4. Prepositions should not be put at the end of a sentence (there are exceptions)
What is the prepositional phrase called when it modifies an ADJECTIVE?
Adjectival Prepositional Phrase
Name the definition and give an example for the participle preposition and the double preposition.
Participle Preposition: Participle prepositions end in -ed or -ing; example considering or frustrated.
Double preposition: Double prepositions are two simple prepositions, creating compound word; example into or upon
How are complex prepositions different from compound prepositions?
They are not. They mean the same thing.