Example:
Susan swims withJake.Preposition Object (Noun)Preposition Object (Noun)withJake= prepositional phrase6.4 Single-Word and Compound Prepositions
Prepositions can take the form of a single word. At,in,out,
and for are some examples of single-word prepositions.
Multiple-word prepositions are called compound prepositions.
Out of,in front of, and across from are examples of
prepositions that are composed of more than a single word.
6.5 Prepositional Phrases with Nouns and Pronouns
Aprepositional phrase consists of two distinct parts. The first
part is the preposition itself. The second part, which follows
the preposition, is a noun or pronoun that is called the object
of the preposition. Together, these two parts form what is called
aprepositional phrase.
Prepositional Phrases with Nouns
In this example, with Jake is a prepositional phrase. The
preposition with is a single-word preposition. It is followed
by the noun Jake.Jake is called the object of the preposition.
A noun does not change in form when it becomes an object
of a preposition.
A preposition and the object of the preposition
form a prepositional phrase.The preposition on top of is a compound preposition composed
of three words. The noun locker represents the object of the
preposition. By combining the preposition on top of with the
object noun the locker, you form a prepositional phrase.
Example:
The balls are on top of the locker.on top of the locker = prepositional phrase