1. Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases
Lesson 1

2. Lesson 1-prepositions and prepositional phrases
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence.
To describe locations you often use prepositions.
Jose placed his bag under his desk.

3. Lesson 1-prepositions and prepositional phrases
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
Linda explained her idea to her friend

4. Lesson 1-prepositions and prepositional phrases
The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition is called the object of the preposition.
Linda explained her idea to her friend.

5. Lesson 1-prepositions and prepositional phrases
about
behind
Except on
until
above
below
For
Out up
across
Beside
From
Outside
with
after
beneath In
over
within
against
between
Inside
Past
Without
around
beyond
like
Since
Because of as By
into
Through
Due to at
Down of To
Except for
before
during
off
under
On account of

6. Lesson 1-Guided Practice
Directions: Tell the preposition and object of the preposition.
Our class will hold an election on Tuesday.
Irene will be running for president.
The former president of our class did a fine job.
Charles is running against Irene.
Whose name did you write on the ballot?