PREPOSITIONS -- a word that shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence Prepositional Phrase -- group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or a pronoun that is called the object of the preposition

Examples The diamonds in the vault are priceless. (In shows the relationship between the diamonds and the object of the preposition, vault) The telephone rang four times during dinner. (During shows the relationship between rang and the OP, dinner) Here is a gift for you. (For relates gift to the OP, you)

Commonly Used Prepositions aboardaboutaboveacrossafter againstalongamidamongaround asatbeforebehindbelow beneathbesidebetweenbeyondby despitedownduringexceptfor fromininsideintolike nearofoffononto oppositeoutoutsideoverpast pendingregardingrespectingsincethrough throughouttotowardunder underneathuntilupupon withwithinwithout

Compound Prepositions Preposition that is made up of more than one word according tobecause ofinstead of ahead ofby means ofnext to along withexcept foron account of apart fromin addition toon top of aside fromin front ofout of as toin spite ofowing to

Some words may be used as either prepositions or adverbs. A word is used as a preposition if it has a noun or a pronoun as its object. A word is used as an adverb if it does not have an object. Words as a PrepositionWords as an Adverb I left my boots outside I left my boots outside. the back door. The speech was over The speech was over. my head. Everyone came aboardEveryone came aboard. the boat.

Practice: Write each prepositional phrase. Underline the preposition and draw a circle around the object of the preposition. 1.The paramedics responded to the emergency call. 2.How many sandwiches shall we make for the picnic? 3.From the porch I could see all the way to the river. 4.Everyone at the twins’ party received a prize except Anjelica. 5.We stayed up until midnight. The UFO never reappeared. 6.In spite of Emilio’s objections, the immigration officer refused him entry to Mexico.

Continued… 7. Prior to Jorge’s arrival, geometry was boring. Now, however, we look forward to every class. 8. Alicia stood before the huge audience and gave her speech with confidence. 9. Is Helena the capital of Washington or of Montana? 10. The rabbit squeezed under the fence, hopped out of the yard, and stopped for a moment by the brook.

Answers 1.To the emergency call8. before the huge audience 2.For the picnicwith confidence 3.From the porch9. of Washington to the riverof Montana 4. At the twins’ party10. under the fence except Anjelicaout of the yard 5. Until midnightfor a moment 6. In spite of Emilio’s objectionsby the brook to Mexico 7. Prior to Jorge’s arrival to every class