Identify prepositional phrases

Key notes:

What is a Prepositional Phrase

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition.

It tells us about:

  • Location πŸ“
  • Time ⏰
  • Direction ➑️
  • Reason πŸ’‘
Common Prepositions

Some frequently used prepositions:

  • in 🏠, on πŸ›‹οΈ, at 🏫, by πŸš—, with 🀝, under ⬇️, over ⬆️, between ↔️, during πŸ•’, after ⏳
How to Identify Prepositional Phrases
  1. Look for a preposition first. πŸ”
  2. Find the object of the preposition (usually a noun or pronoun).
  3. All the words from the preposition to the object make the prepositional phrase.

Examples:

  • The cat is on the roof 🐱🏠
  • We will meet after school πŸ•’πŸ«
  • He walked through the park πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒ³
Prepositional Phrases in Sentences
  • She sat beside her friend πŸͺ‘πŸ‘«
  • The book is under the table πŸ“šβ¬‡οΈ
  • We stayed during the storm β›ˆοΈ

βœ… Tip: Prepositional phrases usually tell where, when, or how something happens.

Practice Examples – Identify the Prepositional Phrase
  1. The dog slept under the bed πŸΆπŸ›οΈ
  2. He ran across the field πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒΎ
  3. I found the keys in my bag πŸ‘œ
  4. They laughed during the party πŸŽ‰πŸ˜„
  5. The bird flew over the tree 🐦🌳
Remember:

Prepositional Phrase = Preposition + Object (noun/pronoun) + Modifiers (optional) ✨

  • It cannot stand alone as a sentence. ❌

Let’s practice!πŸ–‹οΈ