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: 'Claira warmed her chili in the microwave at lunch.'

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in the microwave

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'Josiah threw the banana in the trash because it was rotten.'

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in the trash

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'Kailynn flopped on the couch when she entered the room.'

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on the couch

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'Before lunch, Andrew finished the book he was writing.'

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Before lunch

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'On Wednesday, Richie survived the Oregon Trail.'

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On Wednesday

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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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List three common prepositions used in prepositional phrases.

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in, on, at

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How can prepositional phrases enhance writing?

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They add detail and clarity, helping to specify relationships between different elements in a sentence.

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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 prepositional phrase.