Which term refers to a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun?

• A. Prepositional phrases
• B. Noun phrases
• C. Verb phrases
• D. Adjective phrases

Answer: (A)

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. The preposition sets up a relationship (like place, time, or direction) with its object, which is the noun or pronoun that follows. You can also have other words between the preposition and its object, such as articles or adjectives: for example, in the park, with her friend, under the old bridge. This kind of phrase can modify a verb (acting as an adverbial phrase) or modify a noun (acting as an adjectival phrase), providing context about location, time, or relationship.

A noun phrase centers on a noun and may include determiners or adjectives but doesn’t necessarily start with a preposition. A verb phrase consists of a main verb plus its auxiliaries. An adjective phrase describes a noun and doesn’t inherently begin with a preposition and end with a noun or pronoun.