Prepositional Phrases in Opening Paragraphs: Definition, Rules, Examples, and Tips for Use

Prepositional Phrases in Opening Paragraphs: Definition, Rules, Examples, and How to Use Them Effectively

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that consists of a preposition, an object of the preposition, and any modifiers. The prepositional phrase modifies a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

Rules

• A prepositional phrase must have a preposition.
• The prepositional phrase must have an object of the preposition.
• The object of the preposition can be a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund.
• The prepositional phrase can have modifiers, such as adjectives or adverbs.

Examples

• The cat under the table is sleeping.
• The dog with the ball is running.
• The bird in the tree is singing.
• The car in the driveway is new.
• The house on the hill is big.

Preposition	Object of the Preposition	Modifiers
in	the park	children were playing on the swings
by	the light of the moon	they walked through the forest
with	a smile on her face	she greeted the guests
after	a long day at work	he finally relaxed at home
on	top of the mountain	they could see for miles
in	the heat of the moment	he said something he regretted
from	the corner of his eye	he saw a shadow move
with	a heavy heart	she said goodbye to her best friend
in	the center of the room	there was a beautiful vase of flowers
on	the edge of the cliff	they felt both fear and excitement