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The first word in a prepositional phrase always has to be a preposition. The last word is always a noun. For example:

  • after the game
  • under the bridge
  • over rainbow
  • in the library
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The first word in a prepositional phrase is the preposition, which is a word that shows the relationship between its object and another part of the sentence. The preposition is followed by a noun or pronoun, which is known as the object of the preposition.

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Is beneath a prepositional phrase?

No beneath is a proposition. A phrase is two or three words not one word. beneath the waves - is a prepositional phrase.


Is by a prepositional phrase?

Yes, "by" is a prepositional phrase that indicates the doer of an action or the means by which something is done.


What word introduces a prepositional phrase?

The word that introduces a prepositional phrase is a preposition.


Is the word while a prepositional phrase?

No. One word cannot be a phrase. A phrase is 2 or more words. While is a conjunction not a preposition.


What do you call the last word of a prepositional phrase?

The last word of a prepositional phrase is called the "object of the preposition." It is the noun or pronoun that the preposition relates to the rest of the sentence.


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 the word by a prepositional phrase?

No. "By" is a preposition, but it is not a phrase.


Is the word is a prepositional phrase?

No. "By" is a preposition, but it is not a phrase.


Is into a prepositional phrase?

No. Into is a word. It is a preposition. A phrase is more than one word, so a prepositional phrase will have more than one word eg into the woods.


Is 'your' a prepositional phrase?

A prepositional phrase contains more than one word and is introduce by a preposition, which your is not.


Is the word lord a prepositional phrase?

no its not!


Is the word pair a prepositional phrase?

No.