Prepositional Phrases PowerPoint

Prepositional Phrases Adjective and Adverb Phrases

Adjective Phrases
Describe a noun or pronoun
Answer the questions
“ which one?”
“ what kind?”
“ how many?”

Adjective Phrase Examples
The man (with the beard) is my dad. (bearded man)
Winds (in March) often disturb me. (March winds)
I bought a chest (for tools).
(tool chest)

Adverb Phrases
Modify verbs , adjectives , or adverbs
Answer:
how, when, where, why, or to what extent

Adverb Phrase Examples
She overcame evil (with kindness). (how)
I jumped (into the water). (where)
(For many years) I was afraid to talk. (how long, extent)

Adverb Phrase Examples
We collapsed (from exhaustion). (why)
(During the summer) the rainfall is heavy. (when)

Position Rules “Automatics”
Phrase that begins a sentence (introductory phrase) =
Automatically adverb
Phrase follows the subject =
Automatically adjective
Phrase follows the verb, an adjective, or an adverb =
Automatically adverb

Hints
Adverb phrases that modify verbs can be moved to the beginning or end of the sentence.
Adjective phrases can NEVER be moved.

Practice…
The book on the table in the English classroom is Barbara's book.
The roads of ancient Rome connected the cities of the empire.
The boys jumped quickly over the wall .
The pirate map was hidden underneath a big rock .
In the morning I will come for the plans.
Everyone in the class finished the test at the same time.

Adjective / Adverb
The book on the table in the English classroom is Barbara's book.
The roads of ancient Rome connected the cities of the empire .
The boys jumped quickly over the wall .
The pirate map was hidden underneath a big rock.
In the morning I will come for the plans .
Everyone in the class finished the test at the same time.

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