Prepositions and prepositional phrases

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', and 'over'.

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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. For example, 'on the table' and 'under the bed'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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under the bed

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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through

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What does a prepositional phrase always start with?

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A prepositional phrase always starts with a preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked to the store.'

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to the store

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, showing relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is on the table.'

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on the table

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What is an example of a preposition of place?

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', and 'between'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The bird flew over the house.'

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over