#93 - Prepositional Phrases #3 - English Grammar

Prepositional phrases consist of two basic parts: the preposition and the object. The object can be a noun, pronoun, or gerund. In prepositional phrases, prepositions are almost always followed by an object. Sometimes prepositional phrases will function as adjectives.

Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs

Adverb prepositional phrases modify or describe an adverb, adjective, or verb. They answer questions like "why?", "when?", "where?", and "how?". Adverb prepositional phrases come after the adverb, adjective or verb.

Adverb, Adjective, or Verb	Adverb Prepositional Phrase
simmering	On the stovetop
left	At the park
run quickly	In high heels
drove	With her new car
flew	Over the neighborhood
located	By the freeway exit

The soup is simmering on the stovetop.
The bikes were left at the park.
She can't run quickly in high heels.
She drove to school with her new car.
The plane flew over the neighborhood.
His stolen car was located by the freeway exit.