342. More Prepositions

A preposition shows location or position. Here are more prepositions: to, from, over, by, out, outside
I gave the note to Mom.
Mom took the note from the teacher.
The plane flew over our house.
I set the box by the car.
We went out the door.
We sat outside the garage.

Each preposition begins a prepositional phrase. Each prepositional phrase ends with an object.
That noun is the object of the preposition.

to Mom
preposition – to
object of the preposition – Mom.

over our house
preposition – over
object of the preposition – house

outside the garage
preposition – outside
object of the preposition – garage

A preposition shows position or location. The preposition is the first word of a prepositional phrase. The last word of a prepositional phrase is a noun called the object of the preposition.

  • Now it’s your turn. Find two prepositions in this sentence. The cat ran out the door and up a tree. Did you find the two words that show position? Good for you!