Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional Phrases
Prepositional phrases are groups of words that begin with a preposition and end with a noun or pronoun. They are used to modify nouns and verbs.
Common prepositions:
- in, on, at, of, to, for, with, by, from, about, in, out, up, down, off, over, under, through, around, near, far, since, before, after, between, among, despite, according to, because of, instead of, due to
Examples of prepositional phrases:
- In the morning
- On the table
- At school
- Of great importance
- To the store
- For you
- With a friend
- By car
- From India
- About the movie
- In the house
- Out the door
- Up the stairs
- Down the street
- Off the table
- Over the bridge
- Under the bed
- Through the forest
- Around the corner
- Near the park
- Far away
- Since yesterday
- Before dinner
- After school
- Between you and me
- Among friends
- Despite the rain
- According to the news
- Because of the traffic
- Instead of going out
Prepositional phrases can be used to:
- Modify nouns: The book on the table is mine.
- Modify verbs: She walked into the room.
- Express time: We’ll meet at 3 PM.
- Express place: I live in Jaipur.
- Express cause: He was late because of the traffic.
- Express manner: She did the job with care.
- Express condition: I’ll go if it doesn’t rain.
By understanding and using prepositional phrases effectively, you can improve your writing and communication skills.
