Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about a noun or verb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'over the fence'.

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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.

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List some common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under, over, and between.

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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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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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You can identify a prepositional phrase by looking for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun that acts as the object.

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What is the first word of a prepositional phrase called?

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The first word of a prepositional phrase is called a preposition.

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Can a sentence have more than one prepositional phrase?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple prepositional phrases.