Prepositional Phrases Practice

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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 is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about a noun or verb.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table.'

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table

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store with her friend.'?

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to the store

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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 that acts as the object of the preposition.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'?

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on the shelf

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Explain the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase.

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A preposition is a 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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He ran across the street.'

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across the street