Using Prepositional Phrases
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A preposition shows position or direction. Common prepositions include above, along, around, beside, by, into, and with.
The pencils are in the mug on the desk.
A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition, contains an object (a noun or pronoun), and includes any words that modify the object.
You'll find tape beside the yellow mug.