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On is the preposition. On the couch is the prepositional phrase.
Common Prepositions
about beside off
above between on
across by over
after during through
against except to
along for toward
among from under
around in until
at into up
before like with
behind of withoutExercise 1
Copy the following sentences onto your own sheet of paper and underline the
prepositional phrases.
- Linda and Javier danced under the stars.
- Each person has an opinion about the topic.
- The fans walked through the gates.
- Jamyra ran around the track.
- Maria celebrated her birthday in January.
Another sentence structure that is important to understand is subject + verb + object.
There are two types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects.
A direct object receives the action of the verb.
The letter directly receives the action of the verb writes.
Tip
A quick way to find the direct object is to ask what? or who?