Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give three examples of prepositions.

Back

Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the object of a preposition?

Back

The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

Back

The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

Back

The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

Back

A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to another word, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify whether 'over' is a preposition or an adverb in the sentence: 'The bird flew over the house.'

Back

In this sentence, 'over' is a preposition.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

Back

Prepositions help to establish relationships between different elements in a sentence, providing context such as location, time, and direction.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'He is going to the store.'

Back

The object of the preposition 'to' is 'store'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A