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In most cases, a proper prepositional phrase must contain both the phrase itself and a complement, an additional word or phrase that immediately follws the prepositional phrase.
Complements are typically one of three things:
- noun phrase - the most common complement. Ideas such as on the table or under the bridge feature a noun phrase complement.
- adjective phrase - Ideas like on fireor for granted. It can also work with the preposition "as" as a what's called a predicative compliment: Joe's attempt to save the puppy was seen as honorable
- adverb phrase - These complements are rare, and they are generally found in common phrases, such as before long.
Complements generally occur AFTER the proposition - a long time ago is one example of an exception. It is also possible for prepositions to complement prepositions, but, even in that case, the phrase would still contain a dedicated preposition and complement combination.
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Does a preposition always have to have prepositional phrase?
No,a preposition does not have to have a preposition phrase,but a prepositional phrase does have to have a preposition
What are nested prepositional phrases?
A second prepositional phrase in a sentence that modifies part of the first prepositional phrase. There can also be a third nested prepositional phrase that modifies part of the second prepositional phrase, and so on. For example: Mary ran (to the end (of the street.)) The first prepositional phrase is "to the end" and the second prepositional phrase is "of the street" where "of the street" modifies "end" so "of the street" is a nested prepositional phrase. I am excited (for the birthday party (for Ashley.)) The first prepositional phrase is "for the birthday party" and the second prepositional phrase is "for Ashley" where "for Ashley" modifies "birthday party" so "for Ashley is a nested prepositional phrase. A non-nested prepositional phrase would be a second prepositional phrase that does not modify part of the first prepositional phrase. For example: Mary ran (to the street) (in the morning.) The first prepositional phrase is "to the street" which modifies "ran." Mary ran to the street. The second prepositional phrase is "in the morning" which also modifies "ran." Mary ran in the morning.
Is to a prepositional phrase?
"To" is a preposition, not a prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.
Can sentences have a phrase and a prepositional phrase together?
Below is an example a sentence with a noun phrase and three prepositional phrases: A group of students (noun phrases) were sitting on a bench (prepositional phrase) in the garden (prepositional phrase) across the road (prepositional phrase).Also - were sitting - is a verb phrase
Is of the town a prepositional phrase?
"of the town" is indeed a prepositional phrase.
Does a preposition always have to have prepositional phrase?
No,a preposition does not have to have a preposition phrase,but a prepositional phrase does have to have a preposition
Prepositional phrase modifying a noun or pronoun?
A prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun is an adjective prepositional phrase. An adjective prepositional phrase almost always follows the noun/pronoun it modifies.
What are the first word or words in a prepositional phrase?
The first word in a prepositional phrase is the preposition, which is a word that shows the relationship between its object and another part of the sentence. The preposition is followed by a noun or pronoun, which is known as the object of the preposition.
Is camping in the park a prepositional phrase?
The prepositional phrase is in the park. Camping is not part of the prepositional phrase.
What is the prepositional phrase of with such force?
with such force is a prepositional phrase.
What is the prepositional phrase verb and subject for Watching the news on television has always been her favorite activity?
subject = watching the news prepositional phrase = on television verb = has been
What are nested prepositional phrases?
A second prepositional phrase in a sentence that modifies part of the first prepositional phrase. There can also be a third nested prepositional phrase that modifies part of the second prepositional phrase, and so on. For example: Mary ran (to the end (of the street.)) The first prepositional phrase is "to the end" and the second prepositional phrase is "of the street" where "of the street" modifies "end" so "of the street" is a nested prepositional phrase. I am excited (for the birthday party (for Ashley.)) The first prepositional phrase is "for the birthday party" and the second prepositional phrase is "for Ashley" where "for Ashley" modifies "birthday party" so "for Ashley is a nested prepositional phrase. A non-nested prepositional phrase would be a second prepositional phrase that does not modify part of the first prepositional phrase. For example: Mary ran (to the street) (in the morning.) The first prepositional phrase is "to the street" which modifies "ran." Mary ran to the street. The second prepositional phrase is "in the morning" which also modifies "ran." Mary ran in the morning.
Is from the refrigerator a prepositional phrase?
Yes, the phrase from the refrigerator is a prepositional phrase. from is a preposition
Can sentences have a phrase and a prepositional phrase together?
Below is an example a sentence with a noun phrase and three prepositional phrases: A group of students (noun phrases) were sitting on a bench (prepositional phrase) in the garden (prepositional phrase) across the road (prepositional phrase).Also - were sitting - is a verb phrase
Is in the classroom a prepositional phrase?
Yes, in the classroom is a prepositional phrase.
Is for counting a prepositional phrase?
Yes, for counting is a prepositional phrase.
What begins a prepositional phrase?
A preposition begins a prepositional phrase. It connects a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence and shows the relationship between that noun or pronoun and another element in the sentence. Examples of prepositions include "in," "on," "at," "by," and "with."
