Prepositional Phrases – Full Explanation
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What is a Prepositional Phrase?
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or
pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. The object may also have modifiers (like
adjectives or articles).
Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence. That means they either describe a
noun or verb by providing additional information such as location, time, direction, cause, manner, or
purpose.
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Structure of a Prepositional Phrase:
Examples:
● on the table
● in a hurry
● under the old wooden bridge
● by herself
● for the first time
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Common Prepositions:
Place: in, on, under, over, behind, next to, between, beside, above, below
Time: at, on, in, since, before, after, during, until
Direction/Movement: to, into, onto, from, out of, off, toward
Cause/Manner: because of, due to, by, with, according to, in spite of
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Functions of Prepositional Phrases
1. As an Adjective (describing a noun):
● The book on the table is mine.
→ “on the table” tells which book.
2. As an Adverb (describing a verb):
