Prepositional Phrases

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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 an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, around, under, over.

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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.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat is under the table.

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under

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The dog ran through the park.

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through the park

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, showing direction, location, or time.

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

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to

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The book is on the shelf.

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on the shelf

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What is the preposition in this sentence: The bird flew over the rainbow?

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over

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: He sat beside his friend.

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beside his friend