Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase: A phrase which is formed by combining a preposition with an object. is called prepositional phrase. Hence, a prepositional phrase consists of one preposition and the object. This object can be a noun, a gerund (a verb form ending in “-ing” that acts as a noun), or a clause. For example:
NOTE: Some of the most common prepositions that begin prepositional phrases are to, of, about, at, before, after, by, behind, during, for, from, in, over, under, and with.
A. Prepositional Phrases can be used to Modify Nouns (As adjective) : When a prepositional phrase acts upon a noun, we say it is behaving like an adjective because adjectives modify nouns. A prepositional phrase that behaves adjectivally is called, quite logically, an adjectival phrase. Example:
B. Prepositional Phrases can be used to Modify Verbs (As adverbs) : When a prepositional phrase acts upon a verb, we say it is behaving like an adverb because adverbs modify verbs. A prepositional phrase that behaves adverbially is called an adverbial phrase. Example:
Fill in the blank part with correct phrase . 1. ___________ she has been waiting for the transfer. 2. The extra blanket is in the box _____________ . 3. Jack and Jill climbed ______________ . | |||
| Right Option : C | |||
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Identify the phrase in the following sentence . 1. All the passengers aboard the runaway train were frightened. 2. My school is behind the market. | |||
| Right Option : D | |||
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Identify the phrase in the following sentence . 1. The present inside the big box is mine. 2. Our boss put out a memo regarding the new rule. | |||
| Right Option : B | |||
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