Prepositional phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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on

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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Under the table.

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What is the preposition in the phrase 'between the trees'?

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between

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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through the park

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What does a prepositional phrase usually start with?

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A preposition.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used to indicate time? Give an example.

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Yes, for example: 'After dinner.'

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.