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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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can a prep phrase function as noun?

can a prep phrase function as noun? ex. near the building is an empty lot.
  

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I don't think so - a prepositional phrase can modify either a noun or a verb. In your example, "near the building" is adverbial. "

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  • I don't think so - a prepositional phrase can modify either a noun or a verb.
  • In your example, "near the building" is adverbial.
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I don't think so - a prepositional phrase can modify either a noun or a verb.
In your example, "near the building" is adverbial.
The subject is "lot."
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AnonymousCan a prepositional phrase function as noun?
Not unless it is quoted.

"Near the building" is the subject of this sentence.

CJ
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