English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Identify prepositional phrases
Identify prepositional phrases
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 prepositional phrases correctly in a given paragraph.
- Explain how a prepositional phrase functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence, providing at least two distinct examples.
- Apply knowledge of prepositional phrases to correctly construct 3 original sentences, each containing at least one prepositional phrase, where the phrase modifies either a noun or a verb.
- Distinguish between prepositional phrases and other types of phrases (e.g., infinitive, gerund) in 4 out of 5 complex sentences.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define what a prepositional phrase is.
Identify common prepositions in sentences.
Locate the object of a preposition within a phrase.
Accurately bracket or underline complete prepositional phrases in various sentence structures.
Distinguish between adjectival and adverbial prepositional phrases.
Explain the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence.
Ever wonder how sentences get their extra sparkle and detail? ✨ Prepositional phrases are like the secret ingredients that add flavor and depth to your writing!
In this lesson, you'll learn to spot these powerful groups of words, understand how they work, and discover how they make your sentences more descriptive and precise. Mastering them will strengthen your understanding of sentence structure...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PrepositionA word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun (its object) and another word in the sentence. It often indicates location, direction, time, or manner.Common prepositions include: *in, on, at, by, with, under, over, for, from, to, about, during, after, before, through, around*.
Object of the PrepositionThe noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the preposition.In the phrase 'under the *table*', 'table' is the object of the preposition 'under'.
Prepositional PhraseA group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition), along with any modifiers (like adjective...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Prepositional Phrase Formula
Preposition + (Optional Modifiers) + Object of the Preposition
A prepositional phrase always begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun (the object). Any adjectives or adverbs that describe the object are included within the phrase. Use this formula to identify the boundaries of the phrase.
Prepositional Phrases Don't Contain the Main Subject or Verb
A prepositional phrase will never contain the subject of the sentence or the main verb of the sentence.
Prepositional phrases add detail to the main clause, but they are not part of its core subject-verb structure. If you remove the phrase, the core sentence should still make sense (though it will lose detail). This helps you avoid mistakenly including essential sentence parts...
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Challenging
Based on the 'Common Pitfalls' section, what is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'We were excited about winning the championship.'?
A.winning
B.excited
C.championship
D.We
Challenging
Analyze the sentence: 'The note from the teacher in my backpack is important.' The phrase 'in my backpack' modifies which word?
A.note
B.teacher
C.is
D.important
Challenging
Which sentence contains an adjectival prepositional phrase that modifies the object of another prepositional phrase?
A.The dog ran across the field of green grass.
B.During the night, a light in the window appeared.
C.We saw a movie about a hero from a distant planet.
D.The painting of the ship on the wall is very old.
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