Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Where must a preposition come in relation to its object?

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A preposition must come before the noun or pronoun (object) it connects to.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under the table

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence.

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can act as an adjective by modifying a noun.

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adverb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can act as an adverb by modifying a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to the store

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What are some common prepositions?

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Some common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, against, between, and under.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He is interested in learning new languages.'

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in learning new languages