0
A prepositional phrase is a group of words introduced by a preposition, with a noun or a pronoun as the object of the preposition. Examples:
- We put the suitcase in the trunk. (the noun 'trunk' is the object of the preposition 'in')
- I'm in the mood for mother's homemade cookies. (the noun 'cookies' is the object of the preposition 'for')
- He brought his sister with him. (the pronoun 'him' is the object of the preposition 'with')
A predicate noun (or predicate nominative) is a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or modifies a subject. Example:
- The statue's base is wood painted to look like marble. (the noun 'wood' is the predicate noun that renames the subject noun 'base')
- Mary is his sister. (the noun 'sister' renames the subject noun 'Mary')
- Jack is the one who called. (the indefinite pronoun 'one' renames the subject noun 'Jack')
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
A prepositional phrase is not typically a predicate noun. In a sentence, a predicate noun (or predicate nominative) follows a linking verb and renames the subject, while a prepositional phrase serves as an adjective or adverb to provide more information about the subject or verb.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can predicate nomitives and predicate adjectives be in a prepositional phase?
No, predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives typically follow linking verbs (e.g., "is," "seem," "feel") to describe the subject directly, rather than be part of a prepositional phrase. Prepositional phrases are used to show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words in a sentence.
What does a prepositional phrase end with?
A prepositional phrase usually ends with a noun or pronoun, which is the object of the preposition.
Does a prepositional phrase come befroe or after a noun?
A prepositional phrase can come before a noun (or pronoun):At the party Jack played the piano.A prepositional phrase includes a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a verb:Jack played at the party.
Is spoke an prepositional phrase?
No, "spoke" is not a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase typically includes a preposition (such as "at," "in," "on") followed by a noun or pronoun. "Spoke" is a verb.
Can sentences have a phrase and a prepositional phrase together?
Yes, sentences can include both a phrase and a prepositional phrase. A phrase is a group of words that do not contain a subject and a verb, while a prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object. Combining these elements can add complexity and detail to a sentence.
Can a predicate adjective be in a prepositional phrase?
No, a predicate adjective can't be in the form of a prepositional phrase because an adjective can't be the object of a preposition. An adjective can be part of a prepositional phrase when it is describing the noun object of the preposition. Example: Mary is in a big hurry. (the object of the preposition is the noun 'hurry', the predicate nominative; the adjective 'big' describes the noun 'hurry')
What prepositional phrase modifies the noun in this sentence '' The pirate queen glanced coldly at the woman in black''?
The prepositional phrase 'in black' modifies the noun 'woman'. The prepositional phrase 'at the woman in black' is the predicate object of the sentence.
Can predicate nomitives and predicate adjectives be in a prepositional phase?
No, predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives typically follow linking verbs (e.g., "is," "seem," "feel") to describe the subject directly, rather than be part of a prepositional phrase. Prepositional phrases are used to show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words in a sentence.
Prepositional phrase modifying a noun or pronoun?
A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun is an adjective prepositional phrase. An adjective prepositional phrase almost always follows the noun/pronoun it modifies.
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence'Is this the road to take'?
There actually is no prepositional phrase in that sentence. is = verb (copula) this = subject (demonstrative pronoun) the road = predicate nominative (determiner/article + noun) to take = infinitive phrase (a kind of verb phrase), modifying "the road"
Can a noun be part of a simple predicate?
A noun can not be part of a simple predicate, because a simple predicate only includes the verb phrase. The complete predicate, however, may contain nouns, because it includes the verb phrase and any of its objects (Direct and Indirect - which can be nouns and pronouns) and modifiers (which may include adverbial and adjective phrases -- prepositional phrases which have noun or pronoun objects).
What does a prepositional phrase end with?
A prepositional phrase usually ends with a noun or pronoun, which is the object of the preposition.
Does a prepositional phrase come befroe or after a noun?
A prepositional phrase can come before a noun (or pronoun):At the party Jack played the piano.A prepositional phrase includes a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a verb:Jack played at the party.
What is the difference between object of the preposition and predicate nominative?
An object of the preposition is a noun that ends the prepositional phrase as in the following sentence: She looked at the nurse. The prepositional phrase is "at the nurse." The preposition is "at" and the objective if the preposition is "nurse." A predicate nominative follows a linking verb and renames the subject as in the following sentence: My sister is a nurse. The linking verb is "is" and the predicate nominative is "nurse" which renames the subject "sister."
Is spoke an prepositional phrase?
No, "spoke" is not a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase typically includes a preposition (such as "at," "in," "on") followed by a noun or pronoun. "Spoke" is a verb.
Can sentences have a phrase and a prepositional phrase together?
Yes, sentences can include both a phrase and a prepositional phrase. A phrase is a group of words that do not contain a subject and a verb, while a prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object. Combining these elements can add complexity and detail to a sentence.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence A chicken has a comb on is head?
A prepositional phrase is when the phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Therefore the prepositional phrase in 'A chicken has a comb on its head?' is 'on its head'.
