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Lesson: Prepositional Phrases (continued)
Prepositional phrases usually act as adjectives and adverbs. They can make writing more specific and detailed. Phrases should be placed near the words they modify.
I value his opinion about the new book. [The phrase acts as an adjective telling which one. It modifies and is next to opinion.]
A card from Mother is in the mailbox. [The phrase acts as an adjective telling what kind. It modifies and is next to card.]
The kite flies over the trees. [The phrase acts as an adverb telling where. It modifies and is next to flies.] They worked without complaint. [The phrase acts as an adverb telling how. It modifies and is next to
worked.]
Check Your Understanding
Add two or more prepositional phrases to each of the following sentences to add detail and make them more interesting. Underline each preposition and double underline its object.
1. The bird built a nest.
2. Have you heard the news?
3. A hummingbird flew.
4. We enjoy canoeing.
5. The class goes to the library.
2 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 7
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