Prepositional Phrases/ Functions of Prepositions

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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 preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, near, under, over, between.

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat jumped over the fence.

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over the fence.

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What does a prepositional phrase do in a sentence?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: above, quickly, under?

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quickly.

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What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: The book is on the table?

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The preposition 'on' shows the relationship between 'book' and 'table'.

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

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through.

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What is the ending word of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The dog slept beside the fireplace.

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beside the fireplace.