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 prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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Under the table.

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What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

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It provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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List three common prepositions.

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In, on, at.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition in a prepositional phrase.

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

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Through the park.

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What is the difference between a prepositional phrase and an adverbial phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition and its object, while an adverbial phrase modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb and may not contain a preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He will arrive at noon.'

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At noon.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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On the shelf.