Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections

Prepositions A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun. The noun or pronoun is called the object of the preposition. The ants marched over the hill. over the hill is the prepositional phrase over is the preposition hill is the object of the preposition Common Prepositions aboutarounddownintothrough above atduringnearto acrossbeforeexceptoftoward afterbesideforoffunder againstbetweenfromonup amongbyinoverwith

Let’s Practice! Find the preposition in the following sentences. The bunny hopped across the meadow. The bunny hopped across the meadow. The car traveled through the tunnel. The car traveled through the tunnel. He pushed the lawn mower around the tree. He pushed the lawn mower around the tree.

The Correct Use of Prepositions Between and Among Use between in speaking of two persons or objects. Use among in speaking of more than two persons or objects. Divide the marbles between Edward and Marlena. Divide the marbles among the three players. From and Off Use from in speaking of a person from whom something is received. Use off to mean away from. Never use “off of”! Connie received a cake from Jane. Please, keep off the grass.

Let’s Practice! Find the correct sentences below. The argument was between Tom and Chris. The argument was among Tom and Chris. She jumped off the jungle gym. She jumped off of the jungle gym.

Adjectival Phrases An adjectival phrase is used as an adjective. It contains a preposition and an object. My mom bought a Japanese fan. My mom bought a fan from Japan. An adjectival phrase generally answers the question what or what kind. Sentence: The apples in the basket are ripe. Question: What apples? Phrase: in the basket

Let’s Practice! Find the adjectival phrase in each of the following sentences. The grapes from the store were sour. John brought his brother a souvenir from Disneyland.

Adverbial Phrases An adverbial phrase is used as an adverb. It contains a preposition and an object. He built the cabinet skillfully. He built the cabinet with skill. Adverbial phrases generally answer the question when, where, or how. Sentence: They awoke at dawn. Question: Awoke when? Phrase: at dawn

Let’s Practice! Find the adverbial phrase in each of the following sentences. The birds at the park love to be fed bread crumbs. The mother rocked the baby with care.

Conjunctions Connecting Subjects and Predicates A conjunction connects words or groups of words. The sand and clay were mixed together. Conjunctions can connect subjects. Clara and Paulette study Spanish. Conjunctions can connect predicates. Gloria washed and waxed the car. Conjunctions and or but

Let’s Practice!!! Find the conjunctions in each of the following sentences. Henry or Charlie can go to the store for me. Michele colored and cut her project.

Conjunctions Connecting Direct Objects and Sentences Conjunctions can connect direct objects. Tourists carry cameras and maps. Conjunctions can connect sentences. The store opened for the sale, and the crowds rushed in.

Interjections An interjection expresses a strong feeling or emotion. JoyHurrah! Bravo! Great! Oh! SorrowOh! Ah! CautionHush! Sh! Uh-oh! PainOh! Ouch! WonderAh! Oh! DisgustOh! Ick! Yuck! GreetingHello! SurpriseWhat! Oh! Aha! Wow!

Let’s Practice! Find the interjection in each of the following sentences. “Ouch! I stubbed my toe!” “Ouch! I stubbed my toe!” “Hush! The baby is sleeping!” “Hush! The baby is sleeping!”