English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A prepositional phrase is formed by joining a preposition and an object of the preposition. A preposition is always the first word of a prepositional phrase. Prepositions tell the position of an object. Here are some common prepositions: in, out,… Read more1016. The Prepositional Phrase
A preposition is a word that shows the position of an object. Some prepositions tell location: in, inside, out, outside, above, beneath, behind. Prepositions also tell direction: up, down, toward, from, over, underA preposition is always placed at the beginning… Read more1017. Prepositions Show Location and Direction
The word to can be used as a preposition. It gives the position of an object by telling direction.Bob went to school.I gave a card to Mom.We are driving to Florida.Janet went to the drugstore. The word to can also… Read more1018. Using to as a Preposition
The word from is a preposition. The preposition from shows direction. We walked home from the library.I received a birthday card from my friend. Mom just got home from Italy. Use the preposition from to show position and direction. It’s… Read more1019. Using the Preposition From
Section A: Find the prepositional phrase in each sentence.1. My dog ran into the basement.2. Please put the bags on the table.3. The plane flew over our house.4. That box under the sofa is your birthday gift.5. We got a… Read more1020. Practice with Prepositions
Sometimes a preposition uses two words together to show position. These prepositions combine the word to with a second preposition: due to, close to, next to, back to. Here are some sentence examples showing two-word prepositions:We drove back to the… Read more1021. Two-word Prepositions
Sometimes a preposition is made up of two words. Here are examples of two-word prepositions that include the word of: out of, ahead of, inside of. John was ahead of me in the line. There are some mended spots inside… Read more1022. More Two-Word Prepositions
Some prepositional phrases modify a noun. Look at these examples: That book on the desk is mine. The phrase on the desk modifies book.Eat the cherries in the bowl for lunch. The phrase in the bowl modifies cherries.The bird on… Read more1023. Prepositions Modify a Noun
Some prepositional phrases are used to tell more about the action in a sentence. Dad walked up the stairs. The phrase up the stairs tells more about how Dad walked.My cat hid under the sofa. The phrase under the sofa… Read more1024. Prepositions Modify the Action
Section A: Find the prepositional phrase in each sentence. 1. The dog in my car is lost.2. Janet is sitting next to her boyfriend.3. I am parked ahead of you.4. The squirrel ran up the elm tree.5. We drove back… Read more1025. More Practice with Prepositions