Prepositional phrases

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

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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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

on

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

Back

Under the table.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the preposition in the phrase 'between the trees'?

Back

between

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The dog ran through the park.'

Back

through the park

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does a prepositional phrase usually start with?

Back

A preposition.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Can a prepositional phrase be used to indicate time? Give an example.

Back

Yes, for example: 'After dinner.'

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

Back

to

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

Back

A preposition is a single word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E