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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Can a sentence contain more than one prepositional phrase?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple prepositional phrases.

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

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through the park

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, against, between, and under.

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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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How can you tell if a group of words is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words is a prepositional phrase if it starts with a preposition and includes a noun or pronoun as its object.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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over the fence

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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 in a prepositional phrase.