1. Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition, and possibly words that modify the object of the preposition.

2. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
to the pool

3. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
to the pool

4. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep Object of Prep.
to the pool

5. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep Modifier Object of Prep.
to the pool

6. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
with a large hammer

7. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition
with a large hammer

8. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition Object of Preposition
with a large hammer

9. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Preposition Modifiers Object of Preposition
with a large hammer

10. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
at the Jacksons’ house

11. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep.
at the Jacksons’ house

12. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house

13. Prepositional Phrases
Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Prep Modifiers Object of Preposition
at the Jacksons’ house

14. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase.

15. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
When a prepositional phrase functions like an adjective, it is called an adjective phrase. Adjectives nearly always come right before the noun they modify, but adjective phrases nearly always come after.

16. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples Frank closed the cellar door.

17. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
Frank closed the cellar door.

18. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective Noun
Frank closed the cellar door.

19. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples Frank closed the door to the cellar.

20. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
Frank closed the door to the cellar.

21. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun Adjective Phrase
Frank closed the door to the cellar.

22. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples The kitchen light is on.

23. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective
The kitchen light is on.

24. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Adjective Noun
The kitchen light is on.

25. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples The light in the kitchen is on.

26. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun
The light in the kitchen is on.

27. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Examples
Noun Adjective Phrase
The light in the kitchen is on.

28. Mount Rushmore

29. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Write down the preposition phrase or phrases in each sentence. Then write the noun that each prepositional phrase is modifying.

30. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument to great American leaders.

31. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders).

32. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders). to great American leaders –

33. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
Example: A few years ago our family visited South Dakota and saw a famous monument (to great American leaders). to great American leaders – monument

34. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures on the next page when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

35. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

36. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial).

37. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial). on the next page

38. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial). on the next page – pictures

39. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial). on the next page – pictures at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

40. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[1] My mom took the pictures (on the next page) when we were visiting this scenic spot (at Mount Rushmore National Memorial). on the next page – pictures at Mount Rushmore National Memorial – spot

41. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain behind us is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

42. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

43. Holt Handbook, Pages 72-73, Ex. 1
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln).

44. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln). behind us –

45. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln). behind us – mountain

46. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln). behind us – mountain to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln –

47. Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives
[2] As you can see, the mountain (behind us) is a lasting tribute (to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln). behind us – mountain to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln – tribute