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Prepositions

Prepositions. I.The Preposition A. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence

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Prepositions

I. The PrepositionA. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

I. The PrepositionA. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

1. The book is underneath your coat.(The preposition underneath

shows where the noun “book” is in relation to the word “coat”.)

I. The PrepositionA. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

1. The book is underneath your coat.(The preposition underneath

shows where the noun “book” is in relation to the word “coat”.)

2. The one behind us honked his horn.(The preposition behind shows the

relationship between “one” and “us”.)

B. Changing the preposition changes the relationship between the words.

B. Changing the preposition changes the relationship between the words.

1. I hit the ball over the net.I hit the ball into the net.I hit the ball under the net.I hit the ball against the net.

B. Changing the preposition changes the relationship between the words.

1. I hit the ball over the net.I hit the ball into the net.I hit the ball under the net.I hit the ball against the net.

C. Look for common prepositions on the chart on p. 63. Not ALL prepositions are listed, just common ones.

II. Compound PrepositionsA. Compound prepositions are made up of

more than one word.

II. Compound PrepositionsA. Compound prepositions are made up of

more than one word.1. Examples: according to, in addition to, next to, aside from, in place of, on

account of, because of, out of, and many more…

II. Compound PrepositionsA. Compound prepositions are made up of

more than one word.1. Examples: according to, in addition to, next to, aside from, in place of, on

account of, because of, out of, and many more…

III. The Prepositional PhraseA. The prepositional phrase includes the preposition, the object of the preposition, and any modifiers.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the

preposition.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.(“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition.

“Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that

tells what kind of leaves.)

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.(“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition.

“Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that

tells what kind of leaves.)2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.(“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition.

“Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that

tells what kind of leaves.)2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.(“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition.

“Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that

tells what kind of leaves.)2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.(“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition.

“Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.)

2. He poured sauce over the pizza. Preposition= overPrepositional phrase= over the pizzaObject of the preposition= pizza

C. A preposition may have more than one object.

1. The collar is for cats and dogs.2. She had to decide between the

back seat or the front.

IV. Preposition or Adverb?A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object.

1. The clouds gathered above us.2. The clouds gathered above.

IV. Preposition or Adverb?A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object.

1. The clouds gathered above us. (Preposition)

2. The clouds gathered above. (Adverb)3. Meet me outside tomorrow.4. Meet me outside the gym tomorrow.

IV. Preposition or Adverb?A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object.

1. The clouds gathered above us. (Preposition)

2. The clouds gathered above. (Adverb)3. Meet me outside tomorrow. (Adverb)4. Meet me outside the gym tomorrow.

(preposition)

Practice

1. We planted a tree behind the school.2. He got a new bike for Christmas.3. He went to soccer practice after school.4. Please go around.5. The puppy was nervous during the storm. 6. Take your backpack down the stairs.7. Don’t leave without me!