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"On top" is an adverb, similar to "there" or "here." For example: Look in your lunch bag. I put the apple on top." Compare it to "Look in your lunch bag. I put the apple there."
"On top of" is a prepositional phrase. For example: The apple is on top of the sandwich.
The adverb tells where the apple is.
The prepositional phrase tells where the apple is in relation to another item which is mentioned in the sentence.
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Is to a magic a prepositional phrase?
It would be a prepositional phrase, if it made sense. For example, "to a magic elf" is a prepositional phrase, as is "to a magician," or "to a magic cauldron."
Is by a prepositional phrase?
Yes, the word "by" is a prepositional phrase. No, the word "by" is a preposition; a prepositional phrase including the word "by" would be "... by the wayside."
What would be the prepositional phrase in the sentence architecture is considered a form of art?
The prepositional phrase is "of art."
What is a fake prepositional phrase?
There would be no such thing as a "fake" prepositional phrase
What are nested prepositional phrases?
A second prepositional phrase in a sentence that modifies part of the first prepositional phrase. There can also be a third nested prepositional phrase that modifies part of the second prepositional phrase, and so on. For example: Mary ran (to the end (of the street.)) The first prepositional phrase is "to the end" and the second prepositional phrase is "of the street" where "of the street" modifies "end" so "of the street" is a nested prepositional phrase. I am excited (for the birthday party (for Ashley.)) The first prepositional phrase is "for the birthday party" and the second prepositional phrase is "for Ashley" where "for Ashley" modifies "birthday party" so "for Ashley is a nested prepositional phrase. A non-nested prepositional phrase would be a second prepositional phrase that does not modify part of the first prepositional phrase. For example: Mary ran (to the street) (in the morning.) The first prepositional phrase is "to the street" which modifies "ran." Mary ran to the street. The second prepositional phrase is "in the morning" which also modifies "ran." Mary ran in the morning.
Is camping in the park a prepositional phrase?
The prepositional phrase is in the park. Camping is not part of the prepositional phrase.
What is the prepositional phrase in The trees swayed gently in the wind?
In the wind is the prepositional phrase.
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 object of the prepositional phrase of FROM HEAD?
The object of the prepositional phrase "from head" would typically be the noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition "from". For example, in the sentence "The idea came from head," "head" is the object of the prepositional phrase.
Is in the summer an adverb?
No, "in the summer" would be a prepositional phrase.
Is to a prepositional phrase?
To is a preposition, but it's not a prepositional phrase unless there is an object of the preposition.
What is the object in this prepositional phrase with such force?
The object in the prepositional phrase "with such force" is not explicitly stated and would depend on the context of the sentence. This prepositional phrase could be referring to a verb or action that was done with a significant amount of force.
