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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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"under the table" is an example of a prepositional phrase.

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

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Prepositional phrases provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: "on the table".

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The preposition is "on".

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How can you find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun that acts as the object of the preposition.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: "in the garden"?

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The object of the preposition is "garden".

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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: "The cat slept on the couch and under the blanket."?

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There are 2 prepositional phrases: "on the couch" and "under the blanket."

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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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What is a compound prepositional phrase?

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A compound prepositional phrase contains two or more prepositional phrases joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the prepositional phrases in the sentence: "The book is on the shelf and beside the lamp."

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The prepositional phrases are "on the shelf" and "beside the lamp."