What is a prepositional phrase?

Question

a set of two or more words that together function like a noun

a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationships between two parts of a clause or sentence

a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective

a preposition followed by its object and the object's modifiers

Answer 1

A prepositional phrase is best defined as a preposition followed by its object and the object's modifiers. This type of phrase typically answers questions such as "where?" "when?" or "how?" in relation to the action of the verb and adds detail to a sentence.