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: 'under the table'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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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 in a prepositional phrase. Example: In 'under the table', 'table' is the object.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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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.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What are the objects in the prepositional phrase 'in front of the house'?

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The object is 'house'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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

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

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is '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 is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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List three common prepositions.

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

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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

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Example: 'The dog slept under the table and beside the chair.'

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'He is going to the store.'

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A