Prepositions

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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 three examples of prepositions.

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Examples include: in, on, at.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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The object of the preposition is 'table'.

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When should you use a comma with a prepositional phrase?

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Use a comma when the prepositional phrase is long and starts the sentence.

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What part of speech typically ends a prepositional phrase?

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A noun typically ends a prepositional phrase.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: of, with, for, is?

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Is is NOT a preposition.

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What is the term for the last word in a prepositional phrase?

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The last word in a prepositional phrase is called the 'object of the preposition'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that starts with a prepositional phrase?

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If the prepositional phrase is long, place a comma after it.