Object of the Preposition A preposition is a word that shows a relation between a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition. The preposition and the object of the preposition together with any modifiers of the object is known as a prepositional phrase. 1. Tammy left her shoes (beside) the pool. ___pool 2. Running (through) the halls will not be allowed. ___halls 3. Someone put onions (in) my garden salad. ___salad 4. Were you sneaking (around) the corner? ___corner |