1. PREPOSITIONS

2. PREPOSITIONS A word that shows the relationship between
a noun or a pronoun
AND
another word in a sentence

3. Object of the Preposition~
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE~
A group of words that
begins with a preposition
And
ends with a noun or pronoun
Object of the Preposition~
Noun or the pronoun that follows the preposition.

4. PREPOSITIONS Used to describe location, time, or movement
Suzie placed her books under his desk.
When using pronouns as the objects of the prepositions use object pronouns.
What are your object pronouns? Write them down!!!
**Rita described the book to me.

5. Compound Object An object consisting of 2 or more nouns or pronouns.
Always use object pronouns in a compound object.
Have you spoken to Suzie and them?
I discussed the issue with her and him.

6. Avoid using a reflexive pronoun as the object of preposition when an object pronoun is needed.
Mr. Bob stood between Tod and me. (correct)
Mr. Bob stood between Tod and myself. (incorrect)
When using ME in a compound object, make sure me always comes LAST.

7. Write these down and memorize…
About before except
Above behind for
Across below from
After beneath in
Against beside inside
Among between into
Around by like
As down of
At during off

8. Write these down and memorize…
On until
Out up
Outside with
Over within
Past without
Since because of
Through due to
To except for
Under on account of

9. You will be having a quiz on these next class!
Make Notecards….
You will be having a quiz on these next class!
Overheads 1 & 2
Book Work p363, 364, 366 (1-10)
Worksheet (Collection Craze)

10. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives or Adverbs
When a prepositional phrase is used to describe a noun or pronoun ~
it functions as an
adjective.
The books in our library are very new.
Everyone from our school is fascinating.

11. A prepositional phrase that is used as an adjective is called an ~
Adjective phrase
Always place an adjective phrase as close as possible to the word it modifies.
The man in the blue jacket explained the budget. (correct)
The man explained the budget in the blue jacket. (incorrect)

12. A prepositional phrase that modifies a VERB is called an ~
Adverb Phrase
An adverb phrase can tell when, where, why, or how an action takes place.
Carol went to the library. (where)
She investigated until nightfall. (when)
The librarian asked about her purpose. (why)

13. Remember: A Verb must always agree with its Subject
Sometimes a prepositional phrase comes between a subject and its verb. Make sure verb agrees with subject and not the object of preposition.
To help you decide whether to use singular or plural – mentally “cross out” the prepositional phrase.
The plans for a new town hall are intense.
A decision on these issues is necessary.

14. Worksheet HW: Worksheet

15. Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions: Connects parts of sentences
F or
A nd
N or
B ut
O r FANBOYS
Y et
S o

16. Coordinating Conjunctions may connect:
Compound subjects
Compound predicates
Compound objects of prepositions
Compound simple sentences

17. Lou and Rick enjoy television.
The shows amuse and relax us.
I do not agree with him or her.
They like tv, but I do not.

18. Correlative Conjunctions:
~connect elements of a sentence … used in pairs (MUST BE USED AS A PAIR!)
*Either… Or
*Neither…
nor
*Whether … or
*Both…
and
*Not only…
but also

19. Two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction
Compound Subject~
Two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction
By looking at the conjunction you will determine whether to use a SINGULAR or PLURAL verb.

20. PLURAL If subjects are joined by: If subjects are joined by: And Or Or
Both … and
Then the VERB is
PLURAL
*Terry and I enjoy debates.
If subjects are joined by: Or
Nor
Either … or
Neither … nor
Then the VERB agrees with the SUBJECT CLOSEST to it.
*Sue or Pedro has my notes.
*Either a good argument or strong facts are effective.

21. WS old book #5

22. Interjections
A single word or phrase to express a strong feeling, such as surprise.

23. Common Interjections:Ah
Good Heavens
Oh, No
Aha
Gosh
Oops
Hooray
Phew
Wow
Gee
Hey
Yippee
Golly
Oh, My
Rats

24. Use an exclamation mark after an interjection that stands alone.
Hey! Isn’t that Jorge?
Did you hear his last speech? Wow!
Use a comma after an interjection that is used at the beginning of a sentence.
Gee, I wanted to run for student council myself.
Oh, don’t worry about that now.
An interjection that stands alone usually suggests a stronger feeling than an interjection that is used as part of a sentence.

25. Bk 382 WS