1.4 Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases

What is a preposition?

• A prepostion DOES NOT show the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.

• A prepostion shows the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.

• A preposition is an -ing word that describes or modifies another noun in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following are examples of prepositions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY * HINT: Prepositions are everywhere a cat can go . . .

• above

• around

• behind

• wagging

• in

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

What are two purposes (functions) of prepositions in writing?

• to make our writing clearer, orienting the reader in time and space, showing relationships.

• to serve as transitions between ideas as well.

• to give the precise name of a noun in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

A prepositional phrase is . . .

• a group of words that begins with an -ing verb (participle).

• a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What do prepositional phrases NOT contain?

• a noun

• an adjective

• a verb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How important are prepositional phrases in writing? What happens when writers leave out prepositional phrases or use the wrong preposition?

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Read the sentence. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase in this sentence?

• To tease your hair

• by the end

• hold it up

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Now that you've identified the example of the prepositional phrase in the sentence, what is the purpose of that prepositional phrase in the sentence? Ask yourself, "what is this phrase doing?"

• to show location

• to show time

• to show another relationship

• to serve as a transitional phrase between ideas

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Read the sentence. What is an example of a prepositional phrase used in the sentence?

• All these styles must be taken care of

• while you sleep

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Now that you've identified the example of the prepositional phrase in the sentence, what is the purpose of that prepositional phrase in the sentence? Ask yourself, "what is this phrase doing?"

• to show location

• to show time

• to show another relationship

• to serve as a transitional phrase between ideas

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B