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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers of that object.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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under

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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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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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What role does a prepositional phrase play 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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CCSS.L.3.1G

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.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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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'

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on the shelf

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the difference between a simple preposition and a compound preposition?

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A simple preposition consists of one word (e.g., 'in'), while a compound preposition consists of two or more words (e.g., 'in front of').

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He ran towards the finish line.'

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towards

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E