What is Object of Preposition | Examples and Rules
Preposition phrases are used as modifiers in a sentence which starts with a prepositions along with other words. Sentences with this phrase have two parts including main sentence and prepositional phrase. Prepositional phrases include modifiers which can be adjectives, nouns, verbs and adverbs. In prepositional phrase there is any other parts of speech except the preposition itself. Objects of a phrase is generally noun, though other words and phrase can also be used as noun. In the article, we will discuss about objects of preposition in details and its various functions along with its formation rules.
Objects of preposition are always placed after the prepositions where the preposition connects the object with the part of a sentence which is modifying by the prepositional phrase. Objects can be both direct and indirect in forms of sentences or clauses on which preposition acts just like verbs function with direct and indirect objects within sentences. Follow the examples given below:
Examples
Samrat gave a surprise gift to his best friend.
All the collected money from the organisers will go for charity.
The great picture was brought from a famous artist.
I have bought some expensive dresses from France.
Objects of a preposition can act as different parts of speech based upon the meanings and contexts. All the forms are given below:
1.) As nouns:
In most cases, objects of a preposition is nouns.
Ex.
I have bought a present for prince.
I will give the money to Satish.
2.) As pronouns:
Pronouns are also used with prepositions as objects.
Ex.
My homework is done by her.
The management plan is discussed with her.
3.) Gerunds as object:
Gerunds will also be used as objects which does the function like nouns.
Ex.
We have researched a lot about digital marketing.
My cousin want to move abroad for studying.
4.) Adjectives as objects:
We place adjectives in certain cases as objects.
Ex.
I fill my stomach with delicious food.
5.) Adverb as objects:
Adverbs are placed to complete the sense of prepositional phrase.
She started his journey from here.
6.) Clause as objects:
Sometimes a part of sentence can be object of preposition to complete meaning.
Ex.
We knew everything about what he did to reach this point.
He told me details where he planned to go.
7.) Infinitive as objects:
Infinitive which is to + verb1 can be used as objects of sentences.
Ex.
I am about to leave the office.
Rules of Object of Preposition
To use objects of preposition properly for forming appropriate prepositional phrase we have given all rules for it. The rules are explained below:
i) Object of preposition can never be the subject of a sentence though it is placed after verb or near the verbs. For that it does not matter with objects of preposition if a verb is singular or plural.
Ex.
The colour of the dress is black.
ii) Pronouns will be used in objective case when they are part of prepositional phrase as objects.
Ex.
We have a good news for her.
The house belongs to them.
iii) The objects of preposition can be placed at any position like start, middle and end point but always come after the preposition.
Ex.
Our English teacher is never late for class.
Dogs are friendly by behaviour which makes me fond of them.
FAQs:
- How does an object of preposition act?
Answer. Objects of preposition act as modifiers of prepositions in a sentence.
- What are the different functions of objects of preposition?
Answer. Objects of preposition can be noun, gerund, infinitive, pronoun, verb, adjective and adverbs modified by the preposition.