Object of a Preposition

Nouns or noun phrases which follow prepositions are known as objects of those prepositions.

All of the nouns or noun phrases in italics above serve as objects of the prepositions. Together, the preposition and the noun or noun phrase is called a prepositional phrase.

Don't Forget the Object Form after a Preposition

Even native English speakers sometimes forget that after prepositions the object form of a pronoun is necessary. This mistake is most common when multiple objects are used.

FUN FACT: Marilyn Monroe often intentionally made the mistake above for comic effect to convey the idea of an uneducated woman who was trying to be educated.