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 another word in the sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat slept on the mat.

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on the mat

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Which of the following is a preposition?

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under

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is on the table.

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on the table

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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 describe a location?

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Yes, prepositional phrases can describe locations.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park

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Which of these is NOT a prepositional phrase?

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He ran fast.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The dog jumped over the fence.

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over the fence

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

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It provides additional information about time, location, or direction.