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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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

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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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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The 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 act as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb.

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List five common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, for, and with.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The preposition is 'to.'

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend.'

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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 in a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the preposition: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on.'