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Functions of Prepositional Phrases Prepositional phrases add meaning to a sentence, functioning adverbially or adjectively. Sometimes, they function nominally (as a noun). Adjectival Adjectival prepositional phrases modify nouns (and pronouns) and function as adjectives. (The clue is in the name.) Adjectival prepositional phrases answer the questions of what kind, how much, or how many. Examples: • The shape of the pencil was pleasing. • I brought the pizza slice to the girl from my English clas...
This resource focuses on the functions of prepositional phrases in English grammar, specifically how they can serve as adjectival, adverbial, or nominal modifiers. It includes definitions of each type of function, provides example sentences with underlined prepositional phrases, and guides students through identifying and analyzing these phrases. Additionally, it encourages creative application by asking students to write their own sentences using each type of prepositional phrase.