Identifying Prepositional Phrases
Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence. If it is an adjective phrase,
write ADJ on the line to the right. If it is an adverb phrase, write ADV.
1. The capital of a country should be a beautiful city ADJ
2. Any visitor to Washington, D.C., will see that it is, indeed, beautiful.
3. Visitors are impressed by its broad avenues.
4. The President lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
5. The White House is an impressive residence with lovely rose gardens.
6. The national mall was built near the White House.
7. The tall Washington Monument appears on the mall. ADV
8. The Lincoln Memorial with its brooding statue is thought provoking and
peaceful.
9. Cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are colorful and inspiring.
10. The Capitol is the home of the United States Congress.



Answer :

In each sentence, the prepositional phrases are as follows:

1. The capital of a country should be a beautiful city (ADJ)
Prepositional phrase: of a country

2. Any visitor to Washington, D.C., will see that it is, indeed, beautiful.
Prepositional phrase: to Washington, D.C.

3. Visitors are impressed by its broad avenues.
Prepositional phrase: by its broad avenues

4. The President lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Prepositional phrase: at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

5. The White House is an impressive residence with lovely rose gardens.
Prepositional phrase: with lovely rose gardens

6. The national mall was built near the White House.
Prepositional phrase: near the White House

7. The tall Washington Monument appears on the mall. (ADV)
Prepositional phrase: on the mall

8. The Lincoln Memorial with its brooding statue is thought provoking and peaceful.
Prepositional phrase: with its brooding statue

9. Cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are colorful and inspiring.
Prepositional phrase: around the Tidal Basin

10. The Capitol is the home of the United States Congress.
Prepositional phrase: of the United States Congress

Each prepositional phrase serves to provide more information about the noun or verb in the sentence. Prepositional phrases start with a preposition (e.g., of, to, by, at, with, near, on, around) and end with a noun or pronoun, known as the object of the preposition.