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, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the desk'.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

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'in the park' is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating location.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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Does the sentence 'The dog ran through the yard' contain a prepositional phrase?

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Yes, the prepositional phrase is 'through the yard'.

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What is the preposition in the phrase: 'with my friends'?

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The preposition is 'with'.

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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 a simple way to find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for words that show relationships, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'over', etc., followed by a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is under the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.