Transcript Editing Practice

Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition,
a noun or pronoun called the object of the
preposition, and possibly words that modify
the object of the preposition.
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
to the pool
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
to the pool
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
Object of Prep.
to the pool
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
Modifier
Object of Prep.
to the pool
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
with a large hammer
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition
with a large hammer
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition
Object of Preposition
with a large hammer
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition
Modifiers
Object of Preposition
with a large hammer
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
at the Jacksons’ house
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
at the Jacksons’ house
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house
Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
Modifiers
Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions
like an adjective, it is called an
adjective phrase.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions
like an adjective, it is called an
adjective phrase. Adjectives nearly
always come right before the noun
they modify, but adjective phrases
nearly always come after.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Frank closed the cellar door.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
Frank closed the cellar door.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
Noun
Frank closed the cellar door.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
Adjective Phrase
Frank closed the door to the cellar.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
The kitchen light is on.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
The kitchen light is on.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
Noun
The kitchen light is on.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
The light in the kitchen is on.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
The light in the kitchen is on.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
Adjective Phrase
The light in the kitchen is on.
Mount Rushmore
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Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Write down the preposition phrase or
phrases in each sentence. Then
write the noun that each
prepositional phrase is modifying.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:
A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument to great
American leaders.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:
A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great
American leaders).
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:
A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great
American leaders).
to great American leaders –
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example:
A few years ago our family visited South Dakota
and saw a famous monument (to great
American leaders).
to great American leaders – monument
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures on the next page
when we were visiting this scenic spot at
Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
(at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
(at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
(at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
(at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next
page) when we were visiting this scenic spot
(at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).
on the next page – pictures
at Mount Rushmore National Memorial – spot
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain behind us is a
lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham
Lincoln.
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham
Lincoln.
Holt Handbook, Pages 72-73, Ex. 1
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute (to George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and
Abraham Lincoln).
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute (to George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and
Abraham Lincoln).
behind us –
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute (to George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and
Abraham Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham
Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore
Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln –
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a
lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham
Lincoln).
behind us – mountain
to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore
Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln – tribute