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 📍
• Time ⏰
• Direction ➡️
• Reason 💡

Common Prepositions

Some frequently used prepositions:

• in 🏠, on 🛋️, at 🏫, by 🚗, with 🤝, under ⬇️, over ⬆️, between ↔️, during 🕒, after ⏳

How to Identify Prepositional Phrases

1. Look for a preposition first. 🔍
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 🕒🏫
• He walked through the park 🚶‍♂️🌳

Prepositional Phrases in Sentences

• She sat beside her friend 🪑👫
• The book is under the table 📚⬇️
• We stayed during the storm ⛈️

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

Practice Examples – Identify the Prepositional Phrase

1. The dog slept under the bed 🐶🛏️
2. He ran across the field 🏃‍♂️🌾
3. I found the keys in my bag 👜
4. They laughed during the party 🎉😄
5. The bird flew over the tree 🐦🌳

Remember:

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

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence. ❌