1. Prepositions p. 23 - 25

2. Preposition Shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence. Hint: (Fill in the blank) the tree. Look at the list of prepositions on page 23.

3. Compound Preposition Consists of more than one word. Commonly Used Compound Prepositions according toby means ofin place of aside fromin addition toin spite of on account of out ofprior to because ofin front ofinstead of prior to

4. Prepositional Phrases Consists of a preposition and its object. The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition. (Every preposition has an object). Examples Many early jazz bands played in New Orleans. The sounds came from a radio. During the 1920s, jazz swept the country.

5. Practice & Apply p. 25 For # 1 – 5, write each prepositional phrase and underline the preposition. Then circle the object of the preposition. Hint: Refer to prepositions on p. 23.Example 10. In an improvisation of his or her own invention of his or her own invention