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In this lesson, discover objects of prepositions, which follow prepositions to complete their meaning in a sentence. Improve with simple explanations and easy examples.
What Are Objects of Prepositions?
An object of a preposition is a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that comes after a preposition and completes its meaning.
Nouns as Objects of Prepositions
As mentioned above, nouns and noun phrases can function as objects of prepositions. Let us study the following examples:
Sicily is watching a movie with Andy.
She told me about the whole issue.
Tip!
Keep in mind that when a noun phrase or a noun clause is used after a preposition, the whole phrase or clause functions as the object of the preposition. Take a look at the following examples:
Could you please tell this to that narcissistic mother of yours?
Hannah went to that desecrated church.
Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
Tip!
Gerunds can function as the object of a preposition too. Take a look at the following examples:
It is time for studying, darling.
After singing this much, I try to remain silent as much as I can.
How to Find Them?
As the name suggests, these objects are used with prepositions. Therefore, whether they are nouns, noun phrases/clauses, or pronouns, they are always placed after the preposition. Take a look at the following examples:
What do you think about these witch trials?
She came in after the final decision was made.
Prepositional Phrase Modifiers
To modify prepositional phrases, we can use either an adverbial phrase, an adjective clause or a relative clause. Study the following examples carefully:
Before singing, which is one of my favorite hobbies, I usually take a nap.
Give it to this angry little boy.
Warning!
When asking a question about an object of a preposition, usually 'whom' is used in its place. Take a look at the following example:
I told him to speak to her. → I told him to speak to whom?
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