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 sat on the mat.'

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on the mat

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: about, above, across, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, by, for, from, in, inside, into, near, of, off, on, out, outside, over, through, to, toward, under, until, up, with.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun. The phrase will typically answer questions like 'where?', 'when?', or 'how?'

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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

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

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through the park

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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 the meaning of the prepositional phrase.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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on the table

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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 the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object along with any modifiers.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The dog ran under the fence.'

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under the fence