U2W5 Grammar - Prepositions

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What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition.

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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: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under the table

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition 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.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is an object of a preposition?

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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

Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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The book is on the shelf.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the role of quotation marks in writing titles?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the titles of shorter works, such as songs, articles, or chapters.

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

Front

True or False: Prepositions can only indicate location.

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False. Prepositions can indicate location, direction, time, and other relationships.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a preposition to indicate time?

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We will meet after lunch.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G