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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What are the components of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object (a noun or pronoun), and any modifiers of the 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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How do you find the object of a preposition in a sentence?

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To find the object of a preposition, locate the preposition in the sentence and ask 'what' or 'whom' after the preposition.

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What is the role of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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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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Identify the objects of the prepositions in the sentence: 'She walked to the store and through the park.'

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store, park

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates time?

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during the summer

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adjective?

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