Object of a Preposition
Preposition
Preposition define the relationship
between nouns, pronouns, or nouns and pronouns. In fact, a useful way to
introduce to the class the idea of prepositions is to talk about an object.
Explain that preposition usually show up in sentences as parts of phrases,
prepositional phrases, which include a preposition, an object of the
preposition (a noun of pronoun that comes after the preposition), and articles
or descriptives that come in between. Examples of Preposition; in, at, of, to,
by, behind, on, with, etc.
Object of a Preposition
One of the partners of the preposition−it
is usually noun or a pronoun and always follows the preposition.
Example of Multiple Choice
1.
_____ alcoholism are the slow destruction
of the liver and possible death.
a. The
long-term effects of
b. Dangerously
c. The
eventual effect of
d. Chronic
and eventual
(Terdapat
kata kerja bantu are sehingga di depan objek alcoholism
dibutuhkan subjek (kata benda) plural. Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah “a”
karena subjek plural berada di depan preposisi “of” yaitu The long-term
effects of).
2.
At the very important moment _____
delivered his apology to the audience.
a. Has
b. It
c. Later
d. He
(The
very important moment merupakan frase kata benda, tetapi bukan subjek
melainkan object of a preposition at. Sementara delivered merupakan
kata kerja maka kalimat tersebut masih membutuhkan subject, maka jawaban yang
benar adalah “d” yaitu He).
3.
To Mike _____ was a big surprise.
a. Funny
b. Really
c. When
d. The
Party
(Mike
merupakan kata benda bukanlah sebuah subjek tetapi merupakan object of a preposition
To, sedangkan verbnya adalah was. Oleh karena itu, kalimat itu
memerlukan sebuah subject sehinnga jawabannya “d” yaitu The Party).
4.
In the bus _____ sang the song.
a. When
b. Has
c. Is
d. She
(In
the bus merupakan object of preposition dan sang merupakan verb.
Maka, diperlukan subject sehingga jawabannya “d” yaitu She).
5.
The interview by the radio characters
_____ carried by the station.
a. Was
b. Were
c. When
d. After
(The
Interview merupakan subject dari kalimat tersebut, by the radio
characters merupakan object of a preposition dan juga terdapat verb carried.
Dikarenakan subject dari kalimat ini adalah singular maka memerlukan singular
extra verb. Maka jawabannya adalah “a” yaitu Was).
Error Analysis
1. A child hid in the tree.
A child: subject
hid: verb
in the tree: object of a preposition
2.
The bug flew toward the bright light.
The bug: subject
flew: verb
toward light: object of a preposition
3.
We paddled against the strong current.
We: subject
paddled: verb
against the strong current: object of
a preposition
4.
Because of the heavy rain throughout the
night, the walkways are muddy.
The walkway: subject
are: verb
of the heavy rain throughout the
night: object of a preposition
5.
After his wedding, Jono will travel to all
over the world.
Jono: subject
After his wedding: object of a
preposition
to all over the world: object of a
preposition
6.
At 1:00 in the morning the alarm clock on
the table beside the bed rang.
Alarm clock: subject
rang: verb
beside the bed: object of a
preposition
7.
The dog ran beside our car.
The dog: subject
ran: verb
beside our car: object of a
preposition
8.
Lecturers leave the class after their
teaching time is over.
Lecturers: subject
leave: verb
after their teaching time is over:
object of a preposition
9.
Ray undergoes student exchange in New York
for 4 months.
Ray: subject
undergoes: verb
for 4 months: object of a preposition
10. In
the summer the trip to the mountains is our favorite trip.
Trip: subject
is: verb
in the summer: object of a
preposition
Source:
[1] Karnowski,
Lee. (2000). Great Grammar Lessons That Work. New York: Scholastic Teaching
Strategies.
[2] Guare,
Sarah. (2004). Daily Skill-Builders. Portland: Walch Publishing.
[3] Austin,
Jane. (2004). The Grammardog Guide to Pride and Prejudice. Texas:
Grammardog.com L.L.C.
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