Prepositions, Objects, and 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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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

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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.

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Identify the object in the prepositional phrase: 'under the table'.

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The object of the prepositional phrase 'under the table' is 'table'.

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What type of prepositional phrase describes a noun?

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An adjective prepositional phrase describes a noun.

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What type of prepositional phrase describes a verb?

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An adverb prepositional phrase describes a verb.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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

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

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.