Prepositions

I.The Preposition A. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

I.The Preposition A. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. 1. The book is underneath your coat. (The preposition underneath shows where the noun “book” is in relation to the word “coat”.)

I.The Preposition A. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. 1. The book is underneath your coat. (The preposition underneath shows where the noun “book” is in relation to the word “coat”.) 2. The one behind us honked his horn. (The preposition behind shows the relationship between “one” and “us”.)

B. Changing the preposition changes the relationship between the words.

1. I hit the ball over the net. I hit the ball into the net. I hit the ball under the net. I hit the ball against the net.

B. Changing the preposition changes the relationship between the words. 1. I hit the ball over the net. I hit the ball into the net. I hit the ball under the net. I hit the ball against the net. C. Look for common prepositions on the chart on p. 63. Not ALL prepositions are listed, just common ones.

II. Compound Prepositions A. Compound prepositions are made up of more than one word.

II. Compound Prepositions A. Compound prepositions are made up of more than one word. 1. Examples: according to, in addition to, next to, aside from, in place of, on account of, because of, out of, and many more…

II. Compound Prepositions A. Compound prepositions are made up of more than one word. 1. Examples: according to, in addition to, next to, aside from, in place of, on account of, because of, out of, and many more… III. The Prepositional Phrase A. The prepositional phrase includes the preposition, the object of the preposition, and any modifiers.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition.

1. The pile of dry leaves has grown.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. 1. The pile of dry leaves has grown. (“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition. “Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.)

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. 1. The pile of dry leaves has grown. (“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition. “Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.) 2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. 1. The pile of dry leaves has grown. (“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition. “Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.) 2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. 1. The pile of dry leaves has grown. (“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition. “Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.) 2. He poured sauce over the pizza.

B. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. 1. The pile of dry leaves has grown. (“Of dry leaves” is the prepositional phrase. “Of” is the preposition. “Leaves” is the object of the preposition. “Dry” is a modifier that tells what kind of leaves.) 2. He poured sauce over the pizza. Preposition= over Prepositional phrase= over the pizza Object of the preposition= pizza

C. A preposition may have more than one object. 1. The collar is for cats and dogs. 2. She had to decide between the back seat or the front.

IV. Preposition or Adverb? A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object. 1. The clouds gathered above us. 2. The clouds gathered above.

IV. Preposition or Adverb? A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object. 1. The clouds gathered above us. (Preposition) 2. The clouds gathered above. (Adverb) 3. Meet me outside tomorrow. 4. Meet me outside the gym tomorrow.

IV. Preposition or Adverb? A. Some words can be both adverbs and prepositions. A preposition will ALWAYS have an object; an adverb NEVER has an object. 1. The clouds gathered above us. (Preposition) 2. The clouds gathered above. (Adverb) 3. Meet me outside tomorrow. (Adverb) 4. Meet me outside the gym tomorrow. (preposition)

Practice 1.We planted a tree behind the school. 2.He got a new bike for Christmas. 3.He went to soccer practice after school. 4.Please go around. 5.The puppy was nervous during the storm. 6.Take your backpack down the stairs. 7.Don’t leave without me!