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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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, between.

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat jumped over the fence.

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over the fence.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, or time.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The book is on the table.

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on.

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Which of the following is a prepositional phrase: 'under the bed', 'the dog barks', 'running fast'?

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'under the bed'.

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What do prepositions often indicate?

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Prepositions often indicate relationships of time, place, direction, or manner.

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Identify the preposition: She walked through the park.

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through.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The dog slept beside the fireplace?

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beside the fireplace.