Prepositional Phrases!

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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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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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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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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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to

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What is the 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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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside his friend

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows a relationship, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object along with any modifiers.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on

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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs.