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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun/pronoun. It usually tells when or where. Here are some sample prepositional phrases:
- up the street
- under the boardwalk
- in the middle
- across the ocean
- outside the school
- on the outskirts
- into the deep recesses
- at the corner shop
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Can from be a preposition?
Yes, from can be a preposition. Usually, if you can remove a prepositional phrase from a sentence and it still makes sense, then the beginning word is a preposition.
Does a preposition always have to have prepositional phrase?
No,a preposition does not have to have a preposition phrase,but a prepositional phrase does have to have a preposition
How do you find appositive and prepositional phrases in a sentence?
An appositive phrase "renames a noun beside it". Like "The thing, a hairy beast, ..." a hairy beast is an appositive phrase. A prepositional phrase is a phrase beginning with a preposition and ending with the object of the preposition. A preposition is something like of or among. "The pancakes were made of 100% potatoes" has the prepositional phrase "of 100% potatoes. Hope this help, and remember that Google is your best friend, IrishKidder.
Is the word group a prepositional phrase?
I'm not sure if your question is whether a prepositional phrase is the same thing as a word group, or if "group" is a prepositional phrase. The answer is no in either case. A word group must express a complete thought. A prepositional phrase is part of a sentence and it has to start with a preposition. "In the group" is a prepositional phrase beginning with the preposition "in."
Is to a prepositional phrase?
To is a preposition, but it's not a prepositional phrase unless there is an object of the preposition.
Where is the preposition placed in a prepositional phrase?
at the beginning
Can from be a preposition?
Yes, from can be a preposition. Usually, if you can remove a prepositional phrase from a sentence and it still makes sense, then the beginning word is a preposition.
Does a preposition always have to have prepositional phrase?
No,a preposition does not have to have a preposition phrase,but a prepositional phrase does have to have a preposition
How do you find appositive and prepositional phrases in a sentence?
An appositive phrase "renames a noun beside it". Like "The thing, a hairy beast, ..." a hairy beast is an appositive phrase. A prepositional phrase is a phrase beginning with a preposition and ending with the object of the preposition. A preposition is something like of or among. "The pancakes were made of 100% potatoes" has the prepositional phrase "of 100% potatoes. Hope this help, and remember that Google is your best friend, IrishKidder.
Is the word group a prepositional phrase?
I'm not sure if your question is whether a prepositional phrase is the same thing as a word group, or if "group" is a prepositional phrase. The answer is no in either case. A word group must express a complete thought. A prepositional phrase is part of a sentence and it has to start with a preposition. "In the group" is a prepositional phrase beginning with the preposition "in."
Does a prepositional phrase begin with preposition?
Yes, a prepositional phrase begins with a preposition.
Is to a prepositional phrase?
To is a preposition, but it's not a prepositional phrase unless there is an object of the preposition.
Is made of a preposition?
No. The word "made" is the past tense and past participle of the verb (to make) and is not part of the prepositional phrase beginning with "of." * In the construction "what are little girls made of" the object of the preposition is what.
Do you capitalize the word with in a title?
No, with as a preposition...you don't capitalize it..especially because it means to be with, but if it is used in the beginning of a phrase, -with- can be used and capitalized
Is before a prepositional phrase?
Before is a preposition. Without an object of the preposition, it is not a prepositional phrase.
What is a preposition phrase made up of?
A preposition phrase is made up with prepositions of course. =]
Is after a preposition or an introductory phrase?
"After" can function as both a preposition and an introductory phrase. As a preposition, it typically indicates location or time. In an introductory phrase, "after" introduces the main clause of a sentence and provides background information.
