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Definition of a Phrase:

A group of words that does


NOT have a subject and a verb,
and acts as 1 part of speech.
In other words. NOT a
complete sentence, but part
of a sentence!




You know this one
already!
You know your prepositions so..
Anywhere a mouse
can go!






Remember your song!
this should be easy!!!
Dont forget the Preposition
Box!


The Prepositional Phrase
Consists of These Things:
1. A Preposition
2. An object (N or Prn)
3. Any modifiers of that object
There are 2
kinds of these!
For
Example

1. He was riding (on his skateboard).
2. I am a huge fan (of Twilight).
3. My dad enjoys hunting (in the woods).

**Hint find the
preposition and go
until you see the
first noun and
stop.thats your
Prepositional Phrase!
1. We were eating chicken wings at BW3s.
2. I watched ESPN on television last night.
3. He rode his dirt bike through the mud.
Find the Prep. Phrase in the
following sentences.


Find the Prep. Phrases in the
following sentences along with the
object of the preposition.
Sothe definition of an Adj. Phrase is: a
prep. phrase that describes a N or Prn.
You know what an
adjective is right?
Yes, it describes a noun or
pronoun!


There Are 2 Types of
Prepositional Phrases.
Adjective Phrase
Adverb Phrase
&
Lets start with the
Adjective Phrasewhat is it?
Example: Sarah is
the one (with the
pink dress).
The phrase is describing
which one, (a Noun)
Nowthe Adverb Phrase
(Another Prepositional Phrase)
Dont hide! Its just as easy since you
know what an adverb is right?


An Adverb describes: V, Adj., Adv.
Sothe definition of an Adverb Phrase is:
A Prepositional Phrase that describes a Verb,
Adjective, or Adverb!
Example: We must finish our project
(before the holidays).
before the holidays is describing when to finish (a verb)
so it has to be an adverb phrase. And before is a
preposition & this is a type of prep. phrase!
The End for Day 1!!!
WE
ARE
DONE!
THE END


Now I know all
phrases!
Dont be a dead fish!
That was fun right?!?!?!

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