This document discusses different types of phrases, including prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and adverb phrases. A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that functions as an adjective to modify a noun or pronoun. An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that tells where, when, how, why, or to what extent and can modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Examples of each type of phrase are provided.

1. Prepositional
Phrases
Because we loved them so much
2 weeks ago, let’s do it again!

2. Let’s Review
• A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its
object, and any modifiers of the object in the
phrase.
– Mrs. Zipprich gave us a presentation about college.
• What parts of speech are in this sentence?
Subject (N) Verb IO
ADJ
DO Prep. OP
Prep.
Phrase

3. Adjective Phrases
• An adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that
functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or a
pronoun.
– Typically, the adjective phrase will immediately follow
the noun or pronoun it modifies.
• Details about Ms. Schulz’s life are very sketchy and
usually involve cats.
• Few of her cats enjoy her company.
Prep OPNoun
Prep OPPN

4. Adverb Phrases
• An adverb phrase is a prepositional phrase that
tells where, when, how, why, or to what extent. Like
an adverb, it can modify a verb, and adjective, or
another adverb.
• Mr. Schram found the Elder Wand in the moat
outside of Hogwarts.
• Mr. Schram put on his cape early in the morning.
• Mr. Schram is pretty scary for a small guy when
dressed like Voldemort.
Prep OPVERB
Prep OPADV
ADJ Prep OP