Prepositions indicate the location of a thing to another thing across time or space. Prepositional phrases contain a preposition and its object. [0:44]

Offers a good explanation of prepositions and the object of prepositions, along with a list of common prepositions and several specific preposition tips.

This video lesson focuses on objects: direct, indirect, and objects of a preposition. It explains how to identify direct and indirect objects and where indirect objects are located. It also explains how to tell the difference between an...

Identify prepositional phrases and how to use them!

This lesson focuses on prepositional phrases; it defines them and discusses their functions. It explains the purpose, role, location, and construction of prepositional phrases.

Understanding how phrases are built and function will be an invaluable tool for students. This tutorial features many examples to help the student in grasping grammar concepts.

Defines the many rules that govern the use of nouns, including their use as subjects, and the requirements for agreement; predicate nominatives; four types of objects (direct object, indirect object, object of preposition, and object of...

Defines and provides examples of seven different types of phrases. The following types of phrases are included: absolute, appositive, gerund, infinitive, noun, participial, and prepositional. L.9-10.1b Phrases/Clauses

Which preposition works best with the illustration?

This slideshow lesson focuses on objects: direct objects, indirect objects, and the objects of the preposition; it also discusses objective complements. It defines objects in general and each of the above individually and provides...

This slideshow lesson focuses on direct and indirect objects. It defines and gives examples of each and explains that direct objects can be words, phrases, or clauses while indirect objects can be words, phrases, or found in...

Identify and use prepositions that show relationships in time and space.

This article focuses on identifying objects in sentences including direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. Examples of each are provided.

Use the four-step trick that's on this grammar tips site and you will never have to wonder which to choose, "who" or "whom," again. There is a self test at the end of the article.

Let's see what you know about prepositions!

This entry focuses on nouns and their functions as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, objects of prepositions, subjective complements, objective complements, and appositives.

The Tongue Untied is a guide to grammar, punctuation, and style for journalists, and it has great information on the prepositional phrase. The site provides numerous examples along with information on usage and tips for recognizing...

To use this writing prompt generator, click on the button until you find a prepositional phrase that inspires a description or a poem in your mind. Sometimes just one good phrase can put a whole story idea in your head! The object of...

This lesson differentiates between direct objects and indirect objects. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Direct and Indirect Objects."

This lesson introduces gerunds and infinitives and explains how they are used. This lesson is part 2 of 3 in the series titled "Gerunds and Infinitives."

This site provides a very good overview of grammar components. Grammar examples and links are provided.

Here one can learn the concept of the personal a in the context of Spanish prepositions. Learn when and when not to use the Spanish "a" as a preposition or in the role of the personal a. Also learn how to use subject pronouns as...

Designed as a complement to Harcourt's Trophies Reading series, this handy grammar glossary allows you to look up grammar terms typically covered in grades 1-5. For each term, you will see a definition, sample sentence (sometimes...

In this lesson, Jane Yolen's Welcome to the Greenhouse is used as a mentor text. Students will record their favorite verbs from the mentor text, rank them according to their favorite, and share them. Students will also use interactive...