Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give three examples of prepositions.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, between, behind, and beside.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers of that object.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'through', 'quickly', 'around'?

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'Quickly' is NOT a preposition.

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can be identified by looking for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is often accompanied by modifiers.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with multiple prepositional phrases.

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Example: 'The dog ran through the park and under the bridge.' (Prepositional phrases: 'through the park', 'under the bridge').