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

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under the table

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What role does a preposition play 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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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through the park

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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 the prepositional phrase.

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

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on the shelf

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What are some common prepositions?

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Some 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 prepositional phrases function in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'They traveled across the country.'

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across the country