PREPOSITIONS Prepositions A preposition shows the relationship between

PREPOSITIONS

Prepositions A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun to another word in the sentence Prepositions indicate a relationship of: � location (above, below, next to, beside) � direction (down, toward) � association (as, without)

Prepositions The dog sat in front of the dog house. The dog sat in the grass. The dog sniffed around the dog house. The dog went into the dog house.

Practice – Find the preposition All of the sandwiches are served with pickles. We sat on the rocks by the river. Paul could not choose between the two prizes.

Practice – Find the preposition All of the sandwiches are served with pickles. We sat on the rocks by the river. Paul could not choose between the two prizes.

Prepositional Phrases Prepositional phrases: � Start with a preposition � Sometimes contain adjectives � Contain an object (noun or pronoun) at the end Examples: � You can call (on Monday). � She wore a dress (with polka dots). �I went shopping (with my best friend).

Identify the prepositional phrase All of the sandwiches are served with pickles. We sat on the rocks by the river. Paul could not choose between the two prizes.

Identify the prepositional phrase All of the sandwiches are served (with pickles. ) We sat on the rocks (by the river. ) Paul could not choose (between the two prizes. )

Prepositional Phrases A prepositional phrase includes a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition (ootp) Examples: � about the girl � near the shallow river � next to the crying baby � with my friend

Object of Prepositions (OOTP) Each preposition is followed by one or more words called the object of the preposition The OOTP will be a noun, pronoun, or a group of words functioning as a noun How do you locate the OOTP? � Ask � Our what? after the preposition house would be white with tall trees around it. � All of the sandwiches are served with pickles. � We sat on the rocks by the river.

Practice Identify the preposition and OOTP in each sentence. � Most � We �I congratulated the team on their victory. was searching for my keys all morning. � The � of us stayed for the movie. treasure was found between the two trees. The truck behind us is following too closely.

Practice Identify the preposition and OOTP in each sentence. � Most � We �I congratulated the team on their victory. was searching for my keys all morning. � The � of us stayed for the movie. treasure was found between the two trees. The truck behind us is following too closely.