Prepositional Phrase

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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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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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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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Can a prepositional phrase function as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can function as an adjective by modifying a noun.

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Can a prepositional phrase function as an adverb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can function as an adverb by modifying a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The cat jumped over the fence."

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The prepositional phrase is "over the fence."

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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 and completes its meaning.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: "She walked through the park."

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The preposition is "through."

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What is the role of modifiers in a prepositional phrase?

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Modifiers in a prepositional phrase provide additional information about the object of the preposition.