Grammar: Nouns in Prepositional Phrases
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• The object of a prepositional phrase is the noun or pronoun that
follows the preposition.
• The most important word in a prepositional phrase is often the noun
or pronoun at the end.
Read each sentence. Underline each prepositional phrase and circle the object of
each preposition.
1. The new bakery opens in a week.
2. My father knows the owner of the store.
3. They met during a talent contest.
4. They both sang with musical groups.
5. One of his friends won the top prize.
6. The baker recognized Dad by his voice.
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7. They worked together on the new building.
8. The store is located near the highway.
9. People from nearby towns can find it easily.
10. An article in today’s newspaper provides more details.
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