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A preposition signals that a noun or a noun structure follows it; the preposition + noun
combination constitutes a prepositional phrase.
Example: the a mount of wealth in a country.
a. Means : by
b. Purpose : for
c. Time : in, on, at
d. Addition : besides
e. Cause : because of, from
f. Place : between, among, in, on, at
Prepositional phrases denote description, time, and place
Which one? When Where? Which direction?
Description (Time) (Location) (Location)
In the blue overcoat During the rain Outside the hoouse To the sea
With a red tie At night On the rooftop From school
In short pants On Saturday Near the window Across the street
With a smiling face Until the end of the Inside the cupboard Into the room
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Two Functions in Prepositional Phrase
As an adejective As an adverb
The prepositional phrase will answer the A prepositional phrase will answer questions
question ‘which one?’ such as ‘How? When? Or Where?’
a) As an Adjective
1. The book with the plastic cover has been read many times.
Adjective
Which book? The one with the plastic cover
2. The book on the bahroom floor is swollen from shower steam.
Which book? The one on the bathroom floor!
3. The sweet potatoes in the vegetable bin are green with mold.
Which sweet potatoes? The ones forgotten in the vegetable bin!
4. The note from Beverly confessed that she had eaten the leftover pizza.
Which note? The one from Beverly!
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