Introductory Prepositional Phrases
By: Joel and Joe
An introductory prepositional phrase is a prepositional phrase at the beginning of a sentence.
(A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begin with a preposition and end with a noun.)
There is usually a comma between an introductory prepositional phrase and the rest of the sentence. Examples (underlined): When you eat food, be neat. Before breakfast, get your clothes on.
Here is some practice. Pick out the introductory prepositional phrases.
1. During class, there was a disruption.
2. After the weekend, people were tired.
3. Of all the people at school, I have one best friend.
4. Before bed, you should brush your teeth.
5. At home, you can play outside.
Work cited:
“Pattern 8: introductory prepositional phrases.” 02 Dec. 08 http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/sentence%20patterns/pattern%208.pdf>.
