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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Can prepositional phrases act as verbs?

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False. Prepositional phrases cannot act as verbs; they function as adjectives or adverbs.

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Identify the prepositions in the sentence: 'Jan showed the lizard to her teacher before class.'

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The prepositions are 'to' and 'before'.

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List five common prepositions.

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about, at, down, of, to.

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

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Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs.

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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 object of a preposition?

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

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which together form the phrase.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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The cat slept on the warm windowsill.