Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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List five common prepositions.

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about, at, down, of, to

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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How many prepositions are in the sentence: 'Jan showed the lizard to her teacher before class.'?

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2

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'We must finish our project before the holidays.'

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before the holidays

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Choose the sentence that contains a prepositional phrase: 'The cat sat on the mat.' or 'The cat ran fast.'

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The cat sat on the mat.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How many prepositions are in the sentence: 'At noon the colonel strode across the courtyard toward the gate.'?

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3

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can function as an adjective, modifying a noun.

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CCSS.L.2.1E