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. For example, 'under the desk'.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase 'under the table'.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Which of the following is a preposition: 'quickly', 'under', 'happy'?

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'under' is a preposition.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase 'in the garden'?

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The object of the preposition is 'garden'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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The cat slept on the couch.

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

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A prepositional phrase can provide information about location, time, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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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 that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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List three common prepositions.

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Examples include: 'in', 'on', 'at'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating time?

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'Before dinner' is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating time.