Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A word showing the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the preposition: The cat is sitting on the chair.

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on

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Identify the preposition in: The book is under the table.

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under

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Prepositional phrase: a group of words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun/pronoun.

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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 prepositional phrase: The dog is running in the park.

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in the park

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Prepositional phrase in 'The ball is next to the box'?

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next to the box

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Purpose of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Provides additional info about the relationship of the noun/pronoun to the sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The flowers are blooming in the garden.

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in the garden

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Difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word; a prepositional phrase is a group of words including a preposition and its object.

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In 'The cat is sleeping on the bed', identify the preposition.

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on