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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')
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Is the ball ran over the bushes a linking verb?
No, "over the bushes" is a prepositional phrase. Linking verbs link the subject to the predicate nominative or a predicate adjective.
What is adjective phrases?
an adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that describes a noun or a pronoun
What is an adjective phrase?
An adjective (adjectival) phrase modifies nouns or pronouns. There are several types, including those based on an adjective (adjective and its adverbs), as well as adjective prepositional phrases, and infinitive phrases.
A prepositional phrase can function only as an adjective?
Nope, it can actually be a sentence on its own.
What is the prepotitional phrase in The tornado uprooted trees and roofs of houses were blown away?
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is "of houses." A prepositional phrase includes a preposition (in this case, "of") and its object (houses). This phrase functions as an adjective, providing more information about the roofs that were blown away.
Can predicate nomitives and predicate adjectives be in a prepositional phase?
Yes, a predicate nominative can be in the form of a prepositional phrase. Example: Mary is in a hurry. (the prepositional phrase 'in a hurry' renames the subject 'Mary')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)
Is the ball ran over the bushes a linking verb?
No, "over the bushes" is a prepositional phrase. Linking verbs link the subject to the predicate nominative or a predicate adjective.
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.
Is simple a prepositional phrase?
Simple is an adjective, not a preposition or a prepositional phrase.
What are the 2 jobs of a prepositional phrase?
A prepositional phrase acts as an adjective or adverb.As an adjective, the prepositional phrase will answer the question Which one?The shoe on the floor belongs to you.As an adverb, a prepositional phrase will answer questions such as How? When? Where?After class, John asked me on a date.
How can you tell an adverb prepositional phrase from an adjective prepositional phrase?
An adjective prepositional phrase describes a noun or pronoun, answering "which one?" An adverb prepositional phrase usually modifies the verb in a sentence, but it can also modify an adjective or adverb. It answers when, where, how, or to what degree. The man in the car waved. (in the car, adjective, modifies man - which man?) He jumped into the car. (into the car, adverb, modifies jumped - where did he jump?)
What is adjective phrases?
an adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that describes a noun or a pronoun
In which sentence is the underlined phrase a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?
The book on the table is mine. The underlined phrase "on the table" is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective because it describes the noun "book."
How can a prepositional phrase be used?
acts as an adjective
Is of the town a prepositional phrase?
Yes, "of the town" is a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase typically consists of a preposition (in this case, "of") and its object ("town"). It functions as an adjective or adverb in a sentence.
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.
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence the floor of the bedroom is dusty?
the prepositional phrase in that sentence is: 'of the bedroom'
