Prepositional Phrases

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• A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its

object, and any modifiers of the object in the

phrase.

– Mrs. Zipprich gave us a presentation about college.

• What parts of speech are in this sentence?

Subject (N) Verb IO

ADJ

DO Prep. OP

Prep. Phrase

Adjective Phrases • An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that

functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or a

pronoun.

– Typically, the adjective phrase will immediately follow

the noun or pronoun it modifies.

• Details about Ms. Schulz’s life are very sketchy and

usually involve cats.

• Few of her cats enjoy her company.

Prep OP Noun

Prep OP PN

Adverb Phrases • An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that

tells where, when, how, why, or to what extent. Like

an adverb, it can modify a verb, and adjective, or

another adverb.

• Mr. Schram found the Elder Wand in the moat

outside of Hogwarts.

• Mr. Schram put on his cape early in the morning.

• Mr. Schram is pretty scary for a small guy when

dressed like Voldemort.

Prep OP VERB

Prep OP ADV

ADJ Prep OP