Prepositional Phrase _ 3
Prepositional phrases consist of two basic parts: the preposition
and the object. The object can be a noun, pronoun, or gerund. In prepositional
phrases, prepositions are almost always followed by an object. Sometimes prepositional
phrases will function as adjectives.
Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs
Adverb prepositional phrases modify or describe an adverb, adjective, or verb.
They answer questions like "why?", "when?",
"where?", and "how?". Adverb prepositional phrases come
after the adverb, adjective or verb.
|
Adverb, Adjective, or
Verb |
Adverb Prepositional
Phrase |
|
simmering |
On the stovetop |
|
left |
At the park |
|
run quickly |
In high heels |
|
drove |
With her new car |
|
flew |
Over the neighborhood |
|
located |
By the freeway exit |
Examples:
· The soup is simmering on the stovetop.
· The bikes were left at the park.
· She can't run quickly in high heels.
· She drove to school with her new car.
· The plane flew over the neighborhood.
· His stolen car was located by the
freeway exit.
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