1. Prepositions A preposition is a word that relates a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. ● Common Prepositions: aboutaboveacrossafteragainst amongaroundatbeforebeside between bydownduringexcept forfrominintonear ofoffonoverto throughtowardunderupwith

2. Object of the Preposition ● The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. Note: there can be more than one object! ● Examples: Lightning flashed across the dark ceiling. A man explained thunder to the audience. We studied a model of a dinosaur in one exhibit.

3. Prepositional Phrases ● A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition, ends with the object of the preposition, and includes any words that modify the subject. ● Example: Our trip began (in Iowa.) Tyrone took a tour (of the museum) (with us.) We saw a show (about thunder and lightning.)

4. Try These... – Put parentheses around your prepositional phrase. – Identify your preposition by writing “prep” above it. – Underline your object(s) of the preposition. ● Examples: 1.) During his time, the sky grew very dark. 2.) We learned a lot from him. 3.) The door to the building and hall is locked.