354. Highlight on Writing – The Prepositional Phrase

The prepositional phrase can be an important part of your writing. Use the prepositional phrase to add information and interest to your sentences. Because a preposition tells the position of something or someone, prepositions can help your writing to be more descriptive. It’s always good to give as much description as possible so that your writing comes alive for your reader.

Here is a sentence: The dog is hiding.
By adding a prepositional phrase to the end of the sentence, the reader gets a better picture of the situation.
The dog is hiding under the bed.
The dog is hiding behind the sofa.
The dog is hiding in the basement.

Here is another example: My little sister ran.
My little sister ran up the stairs.
My little sister ran into the street.
My little sister ran through the tall grass.

Remember to use prepositional phrases in your writing. Prepositional phrases will add description and detail, making your writing more interesting.