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 components of a prepositional phrase.

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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Examples include: 'under the table', 'in the park', 'with my friends'.

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What does a prepositional phrase start with?

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A preposition.

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Can a prepositional phrase stand alone as a complete sentence?

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No, a prepositional phrase cannot stand alone; it needs a main clause.

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

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on the roof.

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

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through the door.

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside his friend.

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

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A prepositional phrase can provide information about location, time, direction, or manner.