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Prepositional phrases describe a noun or verb, by giving evidence of its position. For example:

'He sat on the table.'

'He ran quickly to school.'

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Is it true that a sentence may have only two prepositional phrases?

No, a sentence can have multiple prepositional phrases. Prepositional phrases add detail and information to a sentence, and there is no set limit to how many can be included in a sentence as long as it remains grammatically correct and clear.


How many prepositional phrases are in this sentence This morning Andrew ran through the hallway so that he could get to his classroom?

There are two prepositional phrases in the sentence. They are:through the hallwayto his classroom


What can you use to improve a choppy sentence?

Prepositional phrases or participial phrases


Are prepositional phrases sentences or sentence parts?

sentence parts


Can a sentence have two prepositional phrases?

Yes it can. for example: "John sat on the bench by the pond" where "on the bench" is one prepositional phrase (on being the preposition) and "by the pond" is the second (with by being the preposition).


What are prepositional phrashes?

Prepositional phrases are groups of words that begin with a preposition and usually function as an adjective or adverb in a sentence. They provide information about location, time, direction, or other details related to the rest of the sentence. For example, "in the park" or "at the store" are prepositional phrases.


When are prepositional phrases set off with a comma?

Prepositional phrases should be set off with a comma if they are nonessential or nonrestrictive information in a sentence. If the prepositional phrase provides essential or restrictive information, it does not require a comma.


Are the two kinds of prepositional phrases found in sentences adjective and adverb phrases?

Yes, prepositional phrases can function as either adjective phrases or adverb phrases in a sentence. An adjective phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, while an adverb phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.


The subject of a sentence is not changed by a...?

...prepositional phrase. The subject remains the same regardless of any prepositional phrases that may appear before it in the sentence.


Which part of a sentence are Prepositional phrases written in?

A prepositional phrase can come before the verb:The man next door is watching me.Or a prepositional phrase can come after the verb:I am watching the man next door


Can a sentence have more than one prepositional phrase?

Yes, a sentence can have more than one prepositional phrase. Prepositional phrases provide information about relationships in a sentence and can be used in combination to add more detail or description to a sentence.


When a sentence begins with two prepositional phrases where should the writer place the comma?

The writer should place a comma after the two prepositional phrases. For example: On the afternoon of the cookout, I left early. Another example is: In the light of day, we could view the damage from the storm.