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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.
Can you end a sentence with a prepositional phrase?
Yes, as a matter of fact, a prepositional phrase is usually stated at the end of most sentences.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence before the end of this century robots may work for us at home?
A preposition refers to the position of an object therefore in this sentence "at home" is the prepositional phrase
Does a prepositional phrase have to end in a noun?
No, a prepositional phrase can end with a noun or a pronoun. Examples:This book belongs to Minnie. Or, This book belongs to her.Pour the milk into the sauce. Or, Pour the milk into it.We're planning a party for Mickey. Or, We're planning a party for him.
What is the word at the end of a prepositional phrase called?
The word at the end of a prepositional phrase is called the object of the preposition. It is the noun or pronoun that the preposition acts upon in the sentence.
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.
Can you end a sentence with a prepositional phrase?
Yes, as a matter of fact, a prepositional phrase is usually stated at the end of most sentences.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence before the end of this century robots may work for us at home?
A preposition refers to the position of an object therefore in this sentence "at home" is the prepositional phrase
Does a prepositional phrase have to end in a noun?
No, a prepositional phrase can end with a noun or a pronoun. Examples:This book belongs to Minnie. Or, This book belongs to her.Pour the milk into the sauce. Or, Pour the milk into it.We're planning a party for Mickey. Or, We're planning a party for him.
What is the word at the end of a prepositional phrase called?
The word at the end of a prepositional phrase is called the object of the preposition. It is the noun or pronoun that the preposition acts upon in the sentence.
What is the noun or pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase called?
The noun or pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase is the object of the preposition.
What do you call the word at the end of a prepositional phrase?
You are referring to the object of the preposition. In "under the sink," "sink" is the object of the preposition.
How must a prepositional phrase begin and end?
A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, known as the object of the preposition.
Is camping in the park a prepositional phrase?
The prepositional phrase is in the park. Camping is not part of the prepositional phrase.
Does a prepositional phrase rhyme?
No, a prepositional phrase does not rhyme. Rhyming involves the similarity of sounds at the end of words, whereas a prepositional phrase is a group of words that begin with a preposition and function as a modifier or qualifier in a sentence.
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.
