*A prepositional phrase is a group of words. that tells more about an important part of a sentence.

*A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition,such as about,during,in,near, under, or with.A prepositional phrase ends with a noun.

*A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or an adverb

Read each sentence. Underline each propositional phrase and circle each preposition.

1. The sun shone in the sky.
2.I hiked up the mountain
3.The view from the top was incredible
4.Hawks flew over the treetops
5.I could see the lake in the distance
6.Sailboats moved across the water
7.A man with red hair joined me
8.We talked for a few minutes
9.He told a story about a bear he had seen.
10. I hoped I wouldn't see it along the trail