Prepositional Phrases

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "They traveled to the mountains."

• to the mountains.

• traveled to

• the mountains

• They traveled

List some common prepositions.

• above

• quickly

• beautifully

• happily

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

How do you find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• Look for a verb followed by a noun or pronoun.

• Identify the subject of the sentence.

• Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.

• Find the main clause of the sentence.

Identify the preposition in this sentence: "The cat is on the roof."

• in

• on

• under

• beside

Identify the preposition in this sentence: "The dog ran under the fence."

• above

• under

• through

• beside

What is a preposition?

• A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• A type of verb that expresses action or state of being.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A conjunction that connects clauses or sentences.

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

• in the book

• on the shelf.

• at the store

• under the table

Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

• under the table

• above the clouds

• between the lines

• through the door

Can a prepositional phrase be used to show time? Give an example.

• Yes, for example: "after dinner."

• No, prepositional phrases cannot show time.

• Yes, for example: "in the morning."

• Yes, for example: "under the table."

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between them.

• A phrase that describes an action or state of being.

• A group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A collection of words that expresses a complete thought.