Prepositional Phrases

Prepositional phrases are a group of words that begin with a preposition, followed by a noun.

Prepositional Phrases

The most commonly-used prepositions are:of, as, and like. They introduce prepositional phrases that give more information about the noun that precedes the phrase.

That book of poems is my favorite.

Prepositional Phrases

Most prepositional phrases follow verbs, not nouns, to show the place or time of the action.

He hid among the crowd.

Prepositional Phrases

These “time and place” prepositional phrases are good ways to begin a sentence. A comma is needed after an introductory phrase. Around the corner, you will find the store.

In the spring, flowers bloom.

Prepositional Phrases

If the preposition “to” is followed by a verb, it is NOT a prepositional phrase. Make sure you check to make sure your prepositions are followed by nouns when you write your own sentences for this lesson.

To err is human; to forgive is divine.

The underlined words above are NOT prepositional phrases!