What part of grammar is a prepositional phrase acting as adjective?
1 Answer
Sep 27, 2017
A prepositional phrase is acting as an adjective when the object of the preposition modifies a noun or a pronoun.
Explanation:
A prepositional phrase can modify a noun/pronoun or a verb.
A prepositional phrase that modifies a verb is an adverbial prepositional phrase.
Example prepositional phrases acting as an adjective:
- That man in the hat asked to see you. (the prepositional phrase modifies the noun 'man')
- You can admit anyone with a ticket. (the prepositional phrase modifies the pronoun 'anyone')
- The schedule for next week is posted on the board. (the prepositional phrase modifies the noun 'schedule')
Example prepositional phrase acting as an adverb:
- The schedule for next week is posted on the board . (the prepositional phrase modifies the verb 'is posted')
- The dress was specially made for her. (the prepositional phrase modifies the verb 'was made')