Prepositional Phrases 6th Grade English
Alexis A. Fruia Jan 12-16
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions ▪ Prepositions are words that show relationships: ▪ beneath the tree ▪ above her desk ▪ around the corner ▪ (page 23 lists prepositions)
▪ The cat ____________ the box ▪ Cat Video
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional Phrases ▪ A prepositional phrase is a group of words
beginning with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun.
▪ Prepositional phrases must end with a noun or pronoun, or object of the preposition. ▪ To find the object, ask ▪ Preposition + who/what? ▪ There are many kinds of sports.
About Prep Phrases
▪ Prepositional phrases can be removed from sentences and the sentence will still make sense. ▪ Our teacher with the loud voice drives us
crazy. ▪ Our teacher drives us crazy.
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional phrases Object of a Preposition
To find the object, ask: Prep + who/what?
Begins with prep; ends with noun/pronoun called the object. CAN be removed from sentences.
Tip for Writing
▪ A sentence should not end on a preposition (because prepositions should have objects). ▪ Incorrect: She is the person I’ll give the gift to. ▪ Correct: She is the person to whom I’ll give the gift.
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional phrases Object of a Preposition
To find the object, ask: Prep + who/what?
Tip for Writing
Sentences should not end on a preposition – must end on an object.
Begins with prep; ends with noun/pronoun called the object. CAN be removed from sentences.
Adjective Prepositional Phrases
▪ An adjective prepositional phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, telling which one or what kind. ▪ That tall building with the red tower is our new
library. ▪ The painting below the plaque is a Monet.
Tips: Adjective Phrases
▪ Adjective phrases can not be moved because the sentence will not make sense. ▪ Correct: The cat with the fluffy tail sat next to
the girl. ▪ The cat sat next to the girl with the fluffy tail.
▪ Adjective phrases can be turned into an adjective. ▪ The fluffy-tailed cat sat next to the girl.
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional phrases Object of a Preposition
To find the object, ask: Prep + who/what?
Tip for Writing
Sentences should not end on a preposition – must end on an object.
Adjective Prep Phrase
Modifies noun/pronoun telling which one or what kind. Can NOT be moved.
Begins with prep; ends with noun/pronoun called the object. CAN be removed from sentences.
Adverb Prepositional Phrases
▪ An adverb prepositional phrase modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. ▪ Answers: how, when, where, or to what
extent/degree. ▪ Louisa May Alcott wrote with great care. ▪ I always walk along the river. ▪ The old manor was rich in traditions.
Adverb Phrase Tips
▪ Adverb phrases can be moved without changing the meaning of the sentence. ▪ After the show, we will get ice cream. ▪ We will get ice cream after the show.
▪ Adverb phrases can be turned into adverbs. ▪ We will get ice cream soon. ▪ We will get ice cream tonight.
▪ Adverb phrases are the only ones that usually appear at the beginning of the sentence.
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional phrases
Begins with prep; ends with noun/pronoun called the object. CAN be removed from sentences.
Object of a Preposition
To find the object, ask: Prep + who/what?
Tip for Writing
Sentences should not end on a preposition – must end on an object.
Adjective Prep Phrase
Modifies noun/pronoun telling which one or what kind. Can NOT be moved.
Adverb Prep Phrase
Modifies verb, adj., adverb telling how, when, where, to what extent/degree. CAN be moved.
How to Find the Modified Word(s)
1. Check the word in front of the phrase. ▪ If the word is a noun, is the phrase telling which one
or what kind of that noun?
2. If the phrase is not describing a noun in front of it, find the verb. ▪ Ask if the phrase tells how, when, where about the
verb.
Prepositional Phrases recognizing and understanding the functions of prepositional phrases.
Prepositions
show relationships • beneath • above • around Page 23
Prepositional phrases
Begins with prep; ends with noun/pronoun called the object. CAN be removed from sentences.
Object of a Preposition
To find the object, ask: Prep + who/what?
Tip for Writing
Sentences should not end on a preposition – must end on an object.
Adjective Prep Phrase
Modifies noun/pronoun telling which one or what kind. Can NOT be moved.
Adverb Prep Phrase
Modifies verb, adj., adverb telling how, when, where, to what extent/degree. CAN be moved.
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