Prepositional Phrases/ Functions of Prepositions

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A prepositional phrase begins with a _____________.

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preposition

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A prepositional phrase ends with a _________ or _________.

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noun, pronoun

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Sentence without a preposition:

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I met her many years ago.

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Identify the preposition: An eagle soars above the tree.

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above

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Function of the preposition in: In the early morning, the deer are thirsty.

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Tells when the deer are thirsty.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The deer find shade in a narrow canyon.

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in a narrow canyon

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Function of the preposition in: 'The rabbits hopped through the perfectly manicured garden.'

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It tells where the rabbits hopped.

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Identify the preposition: We walked by the school this weekend.

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by the school

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Identify the preposition in: Larry lives near the playground.

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near

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Identify the prepositional phrase: I put your red shoes in the closet.

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in the closet