Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

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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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under the table

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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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 is the object of a preposition?

Back

The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes the prepositional phrase.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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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 is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to another word, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with two prepositional phrases.

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The dog ran across the street and into the yard.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a compound prepositional phrase?

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A compound prepositional phrase consists of two or more prepositional phrases that share the same object.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

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

Back

on the shelf

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B