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A prepositional phrase (a preposition and its object) defines or modifies another part of speech.
Examples Noun - The man in the car
Verb - The man drove to the store
Adjective - He is too late for the party
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∙ 15y agoit tells you where ("in the tree") or when ("on tuesday") or how ("with a bat") some event takes place
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If you need to find the verb in a sentence why would you want to find prepositional phases first?
By finding the prepositional phrase/s, you take away "unnecessary" parts of the sentence. Prepositional phrases add to the sentence, but they can be taken out in order to isolate the subject, verb, and direct object (if there is one.) Example: I love to play at the park. Now take out the prepositional phrase. I love to play. What's the verb? Love. I is the subject, and play is the direct object.
Do A phrase contains a subject and a predicate?
No. In this case, "phrase" is being used as a noun, not a verb. Therefore, this is a sentence fragement because it doesn't express a complete thought.You're left trying to figure out "A phrase is what?"In order to make this a complete thought you should add the predicate.example: "A phrase can have many origins."Or...Do you just mean "phrases" in general. If so, then NO once again. A phrase is a group of words which contains neither a subject nor a verb.example: Great answer(prepositional phrase) In a heartbeatThe two examples are incomplete sentences.
What are adverbial phrase?
An adverbial phrase involves using two or more words in a sentence in place of an adverb. An example is "He sat in silence for the remainder of the evening." --- Adverbial prepositional phrases (designated A) We can add further information to the clause by adding a phrase that indicates where, when or how the verb happened. Such phrases can be defined as adverbial phrases. Many adverbials are simply adverbs; others are prepositional phrases, but all are designated A in the following sentences. S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly). S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly) A(in mid Atlantic) A(at around 3:00 pm). S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly) A(without a trace) A(in mid Atlantic) A(at around 3:00 pm).
What is elaboration in a sentence?
Elaboration is expanding on the idea being discussed in order to add more detail to the sentence. This can be done by being more specific, and avoiding ambiguity in explanations.
Is there such a sentence - this stagnant problem?
'this stagnant problem' is not a sentence; a sentence requires a subject and a verb. This phrase could be the subject of a sentence if you add a verb:This stagnant problem has bothered us long enough.
If you need to find the verb in a sentence why would you want to find prepositional phases first?
By finding the prepositional phrase/s, you take away "unnecessary" parts of the sentence. Prepositional phrases add to the sentence, but they can be taken out in order to isolate the subject, verb, and direct object (if there is one.) Example: I love to play at the park. Now take out the prepositional phrase. I love to play. What's the verb? Love. I is the subject, and play is the direct object.
How do prepositional phrases work?
Prepositional phrases begin with a preposition and end with a noun, pronoun, or gerund. They function as modifiers to provide additional information about nouns or pronouns in a sentence. Prepositional phrases can indicate relationships in terms of time, place, direction, manner, or possession.
What is an absolute phrase?
An absolute phrase is a phrase that when you add the words Was or Were you can get a complete thought out sentence.
Do A phrase contains a subject and a predicate?
No. In this case, "phrase" is being used as a noun, not a verb. Therefore, this is a sentence fragement because it doesn't express a complete thought.You're left trying to figure out "A phrase is what?"In order to make this a complete thought you should add the predicate.example: "A phrase can have many origins."Or...Do you just mean "phrases" in general. If so, then NO once again. A phrase is a group of words which contains neither a subject nor a verb.example: Great answer(prepositional phrase) In a heartbeatThe two examples are incomplete sentences.
What is a sentence for the word phrase?
i did not understand the phrase.I asked him to repeat the phrase.The phrase has never been translated.
How do you use the phrase in vogue in a sentence?
It is very in vogue to add designs and decorations on polished fingernails.
What are adverbial phrase?
An adverbial phrase involves using two or more words in a sentence in place of an adverb. An example is "He sat in silence for the remainder of the evening." --- Adverbial prepositional phrases (designated A) We can add further information to the clause by adding a phrase that indicates where, when or how the verb happened. Such phrases can be defined as adverbial phrases. Many adverbials are simply adverbs; others are prepositional phrases, but all are designated A in the following sentences. S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly). S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly) A(in mid Atlantic) A(at around 3:00 pm). S(The boat) V(sank) A(rapidly) A(without a trace) A(in mid Atlantic) A(at around 3:00 pm).
How do you write a good sentence?
make sure that you have more than just the subject noun and the verb. add prepositional phrases, indirect objects, direct objects, adjectives, and adverbs.
What is elaboration in a sentence?
Elaboration is expanding on the idea being discussed in order to add more detail to the sentence. This can be done by being more specific, and avoiding ambiguity in explanations.
Is there such a sentence - this stagnant problem?
'this stagnant problem' is not a sentence; a sentence requires a subject and a verb. This phrase could be the subject of a sentence if you add a verb:This stagnant problem has bothered us long enough.
Is impatiently an adverb?
Yes impatiently is an adverb. Adverbs add detail to verbs. An example for using impatiently in a sentence could be,"they waited impatiently for an answer.
Can you give me a sentence with foreign phrases in it?
hmm..idk, i know a foreign phrase would be Te Amo, which means i love you in spanish, to make it a sentence you could add in the pronoun.
