Prepositional Phrase Rules
Where in the phrase is the preposition?
the beginning
Do phrases contain any subjects or verbs?
no
Is "before" a preposition?
yes
In New York, I watched a Broadway show.
"In New York" is the prepositional phrase.
What is at the end of the phrase?
the object of the preposition
What is a phrase?
a group of words that make sense but do not have a subject or a verb
Is "and" a preposition?
no - it's a coordinating conjunction
Before dinner, I washed my hands.
"Before dinner" is the prepositional phrase.
The object of the preposition is always a what?
(What part of speech? Ex: subject, verb)
noun or a pronoun
Can phrases be a complete sentence?
no
yes
Aside from raw broccoli, Mya hates all vegetables.
"Aside from raw broccoli" is the prepositional phrase.
What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase?
modify and provide more information about another part of the sentence
Can phrases act as adjectives and adverbs?
yes - they can modify nouns and verbs
Is "in addition to" a preposition?
yes - it is a compound preposition
According to Mrs. Amyotte, studying will improve your score on our upcoming phrase test.
"According to Mrs. Amyotte" is the prepositional phrase.
Yes - there are common prepositions and compound prepositions
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Is "yet" a preposition?
no - it's a coordinating conjunction
"In place of sugar" is the prepositional phrase.