Prepositional Phrases & Objects

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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. Example: 'in the park'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the store'?

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The object of the preposition 'to' is 'store'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: 'in', 'on', 'at'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

Back

A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about a noun or verb.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1E

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What is the difference between a preposition and an object of a preposition?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while the object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Find the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He ran through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

Front

What is an example of a sentence with two prepositional phrases?

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Example: 'The book is on the table and under the lamp.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

Front

Identify the objects of the prepositional phrases in the sentence: 'She danced in the rain and on the stage.'

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The objects are 'rain' and 'stage'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A