English Class 8 - Prepositional Phrases Notes

Prepositional Phrases

Welcome to the chapter on Prepositional Phrases for Class 8. In this chapter, you will learn what prepositional phrases are, how to identify them, and how to use them to make your writing clearer and more interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use prepositional phrases confidently in your sentences!

Introduction

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Prepositional phrases add detail to sentences by showing location, time, direction, or relationship.

What is a Preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, with, under, over, between, among, through, during, after, before.

Examples of Prepositional Phrases

• in the garden
• on the table
• under the bridge
• between the trees
• after the party
• during the exam

How to Use Prepositional Phrases

Prepositional phrases can be used to add information about place, time, or manner.

• Place: The cat slept on the sofa.
• Time: We will meet after school.
• Manner: She spoke with confidence.

Fun Activity: Find the Phrase!

Read a paragraph from your textbook and underline all the prepositional phrases you find. Try making your own sentences using different prepositional phrases.

Summary

• A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
• Prepositional phrases add detail and clarity to sentences.
• They can show place, time, or manner.

Practice Questions

1. Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is on the shelf.
2. Make a sentence using the prepositional phrase "under the tree".
3. Find the preposition in this sentence: She arrived after the movie.
4. Write two sentences using prepositional phrases of time.
5. Underline the prepositional phrase: The dog ran through the park.

Challenge Yourself

• Write a short paragraph describing your classroom using at least five prepositional phrases.
• List ten prepositions and make a phrase with each.

Did You Know?

• Some sentences can have more than one prepositional phrase!
• Prepositional phrases make your writing more descriptive and interesting.

Glossary

• Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words.
• Phrase: A group of words that acts as a single part of speech.
• Prepositional Phrase: A group of words beginning with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. on the shelf
2. Example: The children sat under the tree.
3. after
4. Example: We will go home after the match. She studies before dinner.
5. through the park

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Use prepositional phrases to make your writing clear and interesting!