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

An adverb usually modifies a verb and tells more about the action in a sentence. However. sometimes, an adverb modifies an adjective. Here are some common adverbs that tell more about an adjective:more, less, very, really, exceptionally, extremely, rather, quiteThese… Read more1052. An Adverb Modifies an Adjective

Sometimes an adverb modifies another adverb in the sentence. Look at these examples:John ran quickly around the bases. The adverb quickly modifies the verb ran. John ran very quickly around the bases. The adverb very modifies the adverb quickly. Here… Read more1053. Adverbs Modify Other Adverbs

The word good is an adjective. Use the word good to modify a noun. Frisky is a good dog.My brother is a good ball player. The word well is an adverb. Use the word well to modify the verb and… Read more1054. Using Good and Well