PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

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. Example: 'under the table'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

Back

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. Example: 'in the bright blue sky' (preposition: in, object: sky, modifiers: the, bright, blue).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples include: in, on, at, over, under.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List five common prepositions.

Back

1. in 2. on 3. at 4. over 5. under.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

Back

Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun. Example: In the sentence 'The cat is under the bed', 'under the bed' is the prepositional phrase.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb. Example: 'The book on the table is mine.' (adjective) or 'She ran after the bus.' (adverb).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a prepositional phrase be used at the beginning of a sentence?

Back

Yes, a prepositional phrase can start a sentence. Example: 'Under the bed, the cat slept peacefully.'

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