Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"under the table" is a prepositional phrase.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: "The cat is on the roof."

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"on the roof" is the prepositional phrase.

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What does the preposition 'through' indicate?

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It indicates movement from one side to another within a space.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: "She walked to the park."

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"to the park" is the prepositional phrase.

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What is the role of the object in a prepositional phrase?

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The object is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes the meaning of the phrase.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: "He sat beside his friend."

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"beside his friend" is the prepositional phrase.

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What is a simple way to find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for words that show location, direction, or time, followed by a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: "The book is under the bed."

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"under the bed" is the prepositional phrase.