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

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Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object (a noun or pronoun), and any modifiers of the object.

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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, where 'under' is the preposition and 'the table' is the object.

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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverbs, providing more detail about nouns or verbs in a sentence.

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Can a sentence contain multiple prepositional phrases?

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Yes, a sentence can contain more than one prepositional phrase.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the warm windowsill.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the warm windowsill.'

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Which of the following is NOT a prepositional phrase: 'over the hill', 'by the river', 'he ran fast'?

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'he ran fast' is NOT a prepositional phrase.

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

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The preposition shows the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the park with her dog.'

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The prepositional phrases are 'through the park' and 'with her dog.'

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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 the meaning of the prepositional phrase.