Prepositional phrase is a group of words which begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or noun phrase. The noun or noun phrase that follows the preposition is called object of preposition.
Prepositional phrase = Preposition + Noun / Noun phrase
Look at the examples below:
• At school
• Near the shop
• With his brother
• On the table
FUNCTIONS OF PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE
Prepositional phrase can functions either as adjective or adverb.
[1] Functioning as adjective
When it functions as adjective, it modifies noun or pronoun. Look at the examples,
• Do you know the man with red T-shirt?
• The expense on daily living tends to increase.
• He took several courses in personal development.
• The courses will put him on the path of success.
[2] Functioning as adverb
When it functions as adverb, it modifies verb, adjective, or adverb. Look at the examples below,
Modifying verb
• They are waiting outside the shop.
• A baby bird has fallen out of the nest.
• No one was born with all needed skills without training.
• He is behaving in a strange way.
Modifying adjective
• He is afraid of dog.
• Some customers are not satisfied with our services.
• Thida is interested in career growth.
• They are crazy about football.
Modifying adverb
• He works late during high tourist season.
• She quickly moved away from the dog.
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