Definition: An adverb prepositional phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. It usually tells when, where, how, why, or to what extent (how many, how much, how long, or how far), and under what condition. Modifying a verb: We always go /to the beach /on the weekends.

Usually (but not always, as we shall see), an absolute phrase (also called a nominative absolute) is a group of words consisting of a noun or pronoun and a participle as well as any related modifiers.

• A. after. as if. although. as long as. as. as though.
• W. when. whereas. whenever. wherever. where. while.
• U. unless. until.
• B. because. before.
• I. if. if only. in order that.
• S. since. so that.

FANBOYS is a mnemonic device, which stands for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So. These words, when used to connect two independent clauses (two complete thoughts), must be preceded by a comma….

An adjective prepositional phrase will come right after the noun or pronoun that it modifies. If there are two adjective prepositional phrases together, one will follow the other. A prepositional phrase may be used as an adverb. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause).

An adjectival phrase is a phrase which consists of either two or three adjectives used with a noun, for example, a “thin, lanky” boy; or an adverb, an adjective, and a noun, for example, an “extremely pretty” girl; or a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective phrase, for example, all the players “on the …

Good Words to Describe Yourself (Plus Examples)

• Diligent / Loyal / Reliable. I am always the first person that my friends call because they know I am always there for them.
• Creative / Innovative / Visionary.
• Motivated / Ambitious / Leader.
• Honest / Ethical / Conscientious.
• Friendly / Personable / Extrovert.

How to write an introduction about yourself

1. Summarize your professional standing. The first sentence of your self-introduction should include your name and job title or experience.
2. Elaborate on your experiences and achievements.
3. Conclude with a lead-in to the next part of the conversation.

Here are some statements that recruiters love:

1. “I am eager to learn.”
2. “I am determined.”
3. “I never give up until I get something right.”
4. “I get on well with all kinds of people.”
5. “I like to keep a positive attitude.”
6. “Hard work doesn’t bother me.
7. “I enjoy facing challenges.”
8. “I like everything I do to be well-organized.”

To help you decide how to describe yourself in an interview, consider these examples:

• I am passionate about my work.
• I am ambitious and driven.
• I am highly organized.
• I’m a people-person.
• I’m a natural leader.
• I am results-oriented.
• I am an excellent communicator.
• Words to describe your work style:

A prepositional phrase is a group of words consisting of a preposition, its object, and any words that modify the object. Most of the time, a prepositional phrase modifies a verb or a noun. At a minimum, a prepositional phrase consists of one preposition and the object it governs.

Both clauses and phrases are groups of words, but clauses must include at minimum a subject and verb. If they are independent clauses, they are stand-alone sentences. Phrases have neither a subject nor a predicate, though they might function as either one. Phrases are never stand-alone sentences.

I have learned so much. Explanation: This is an independent clause because it can stand on its own. It is a complete sentence because it contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence. Eight common types of phrases are: noun, verb, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial, prepositional, and absolute.