Questions tagged [prepositional-phrases]
A "preposition phrase" or "prepositional phrase" (PP) is a phrase headed by a preposition such as "at", "on", "across", or "before".
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"All outta angst" : derived from angst or free from angst?
A band NOFX has a song named "All Outta Angst".
In my understanding, "outta" (out of) has several usages, including: "derived from" and "free from".
All these ...
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can i start a sentence after a preposition? [closed]
I just want to make sure that I can start a sentence after a preposition. because I have seen some sentences that were started with prepositions like this
In the closet is where I keep the dog food.
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"Reliable in/at/for V-ing" Which is grammatically correct?
For example, is any of the following sentences correct?
He's always a reliable husband in providing both moral and financial support for her projects.
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Can 'eliminate' be used as intransitive verb?
I know the verb 'eliminate' is used only as a transitive verb.
However, I have read some articles which use the verb as an intransitive verb, without any objects.
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Your dog should find a ...
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Right now, I am filing this insurance application on behalf of you. So, I need your confirmation (on the matter) - do I need "on the matter" here? [closed]
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Whenever I'm talking about a controversial topic, I change my tone and pause a little bit. I want to make sure I have my listener's agreement .
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Whenever I'm talking about a ...
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Can a prepositional phrase be an object complement?
If yes, how not to confuse a prepositional phrase as an object complement and as an adverb. E.g "I consider you as a friend". Is "as a friend" an adverb implying "I'm your ...
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What is the function of the phrase "with another car"?
He went off the road to avoid colliding with another car.
What is the function of the phrase "with another car"?
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Using "beneath which" or just use "above"? [closed]
Choice A
A bright sky far beneath which the square of this building.
Choice B
A bright sky far beneath which the square of this building is.
Choice C
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prepositional phrases as direct /indirect objects
Please guide me to find the object.
Example: Sally will help you with your housework.
You - direct object.
How do you eliminate "with your housework" as a direct object?
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What the phrase "for social reform" mean in this context?
**Martin Luther King, Jr., fought for social reform.
Here,I think the adverbial phrase means:-
For the Improvement of society as a whole.
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"On the tennis court", a prepositional phrase, in this context modifies what?
Althea Gibson was graceful on the tennis court.
I learned it modifies the adjective graceful, but I have a doubt. Plz someone explain me clearly why it is so..
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What is the role of "in the first inning" lexically?
In the first inning he pitched with great control.
In the first inning, I think describe the whole sentence, but It might modify the verb pitched, What function the phrase has in the sentence??
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what is the usage of "in" and "for" when referring to a period of time
Is this sentence:
what china will be like in ten years?
right or wrong?
Can the phrase “be like” be used with the preposition “in”? When it refers to “after a period of time,” the preposition “in,” ...
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Is "from her" modifying the flower or the verb buy?
No one wanted to buy a flower from her.
"wanted" is transitive, flower is the direct object and I'm a little confused about the modifier "from her".
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What's the meaning of "in rapid order"?
I will get it solved in rapid order.
—Statement By D. Trump in a YouTube Short
What's the meaning of the phrase?
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Which I'm interested in vs. in which I'm interested
I recently stumbled across the following sentence:
"Saving the planet is the topic in which I am interested the most."
From my feel for language this sentence sounds good, but I would ...
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By most recognised standards—mean?
By most recognised standards, management qualifies as a science.
I want to know the actual meaning of the phrase
In which sense "standards" is being used here?
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"XYZ is a website to improve English (on)" VS "XYZ is a good website to improve English (on)"
I am used to sentences like
"XYZ is a good website to improve your English (on)"
"XYZ is a great camera to film movies"
"XYZ is an amazing ball to play street basketball (...
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<in the song of "beat it",> <in the movie of Doom> VS <in the song "beat it",> <in the movie Doom"
I know that we can say "In the song 'Beat It'" or "In the movie 'Doom'" like in
I love the guitar solo in the song "Beat It"
In the movie Doom, there is no part that ...
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Are these prepositional phrases?
"...in a process of reflection in which hopes, goals, and desires are transformed."
"At its most simple, it..."
"At its most complicated, it..."
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Prepositional phrases but what about for super long phrases?
"...consisting of direct and indirect interviews, archival footage, re-enactments, and montage sequences."
"...created by Leanne Allison and Jeremy Mendes."
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varies according to the age of each group of students who vs. varies according to the age of each group of students that
Our approach to teaching varies according to the age of each group of students who start with us from the age of four, through primary and secondary school ages.
Our approach to teaching varies ...
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It was a huge influence on/for/to me
I know that we can use “on” with “influence,” so I think it is fine to say a sentence like
“Metallica was a huge influence on me.”
But I wonder if it is also fine to use either “for” or “to”
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Where is the right correct for this prepositional phrase?
The man is wearing a scarf in the shop.
2 The man in the shop is wearing a scarf.
The prepositional phrase is placed after the verb in (1) and after the noun in (2), so would you please help me to ...
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Identifying a prepositional phrase as an adverb or adjective
I am having a difficult time identifying whether the prepositional phrase in the following sentence is acting as an adverb or an adjective. Here is the sentence:
Did they really buy all the guys ...
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"off of" vs. "off from" [duplicate]
Example of usage of off from in context:
Compensatory time off for travel may be used by an employee when the employee is granted time off from his or her scheduled tour of duty established for leave ...
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a modification problem
Above all, effective executives treat change as an oppotunity rather than a threat. They systematically look at changes, inside and outside the corporation, and ask "how can we exploit this ...
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Singing and dancing were among his many talents. (prepositional phrase: adjectival or adverbial)
Singing and dancing were among his many talents.
'among his many talents' is a prepositional phrase and
I wonder what prepositional phrase it is: adjectival or adverbial.
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Meaning of "in" phrase
In the below sentence, does "in a major reversal" mean that the president's announcement is a major reversal, or that because the situation came into a major reversal, the president made ...
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What is the difference between "before the law" and "under the law"?
Both usages are listed on Oxford Learner's Dictionaries, but is there any difference?
Under existing law, journalists cannot refuse to provide information to a jury.
The constitution guarantees ...
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in respect of vs. in respect to
in respect of vs. in respect to
I saw 'in respect of' a lot but didn't see 'in respect to'.
'in respect to' is also possible to mean 'about'?
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"Of" to explain possession
Cambridge Dictionary says "of" can be used to explain made or consisting of; having:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/of
One of the examples quoted is "a woman of ...
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Answering <Whose is this book?> with <One of my friends'>
Let's say I am in a library and there is a book on the desk beside mine. If someone who works at the library or someone else studying at the library comes up to me and asks, "Do you know whose ...
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BRING someone or BRING TO someone
Which one is more correct:
They are thankful for the happiness and the joy they bring them every day
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They are thankful for the happiness and the joy they bring to them every day?
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How to understand "Changes in" in this sentence?
I saw a weird sentence in a dictionary website where I'm studying.
This is the sentence what I'm getting confused;
Changes in atmospheric pressure are producing these strange weather conditions.
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with increasing age vs with age
I learned from a native speaker that with increasing age doesn't mean that the same people are getting older. It means "as the age category increases" and therefore is right for the graph. ...
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How to use "by age group"
I want to use "by age group". Do I use it correctly?
The first graph shows why students by age group studied.
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**At noon**—what it is modifying the verb "is" or the noun"Film"?
There is a film at noon we could see.
How to know what at noon modifies in this sentence?
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Is comma in front of "in which" is right or wrong?. (It's not a non-essential clause.)
I have been confused about this sentence.
The first step is the phase, in which the students have to learn and write down all they know.
So comma in front of "in which" is right or wrong? ...
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Inspired by "by category" and came up with "by meal"
I learned by category from the table below.
Is it correct to use "by meal" for the pie charts below? If it is correct, can you explain why it is "by meal" and "by category&...
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What's the function of following prepositional phrase in the sentence?
X lodge complaints against y.
Does against y is an adjectival prepositional phrase describing the words "complaints"?
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PP relatives with "of which"
I know that of which-relatives are always sort of clunky, but are (1a) and (2a) equally acceptable to (1b) and (2b), respectively? Or is there a contrast here?
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Is usage of 'go beyond somethings to something' correct? [closed]
I write as follows：
Choosing to do my master in X would be my ever best decision. Studying at the international university brings me not only its top educational quality and academic research, but ...
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What are example usages of the preposition 'during' in a noun phrase?
I've met all my good friends during my stay in New York.
The band hit the big time during the 1990s.
Please remain seated during the performance.
Above are three example usages of the preposition '...
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It was too late to stop the malcontents with a show of force. (prepositional phrase)
It was too late to stop the malcontents with a show of force.
'with a show of force' modifies 'the malcontents' or 'stop'?
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What does "In one or two weeks out" mean?
In the sentence "Once you finish one interview, you are able to schedule your next one for two weeks out."
Does "for two weeks out" mean within 2 weeks or after 2 weeks here?
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Should i repeat the preposition “of” when using it with “and” in a phrase’s subject?
Original Phrase: Absence of puberty and development of secondary sexual characteristics is suggestive of hypogonadism.”
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Original: “Absence of X and Y is suggestive of Z”
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What does “ I had a U.S. visa, and it expired in 5 years.” mean?
I can understand the former part of the sentence.
I had a U.S visa ( I used to have one, but I no longer have it.)
but I having trouble understanding the latter part of the sentence.
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Adverb phrase vs adjective phrase …
Take this money and buy some bandages in the shop.
Here in the shop — acts as a adjective or adverb.
Because in the shop indicates place, it also modifies bandages so it can be adjective-like. So plz ...
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How to know which words are being modified by a prepositional phrase?
...the girl (by the table (with the carved legs).
How to know whether the prepositional (with the carved legs) phrase is describing the girl or table? Are there any trick in grammar?
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