Prepositions & 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', 'by', and 'with'.

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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, 'in the closet' and 'under the table'.

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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: The book is on the table.

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on

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Which of the following is a preposition? 'happy', 'between', 'run', 'quickly'

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between

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park

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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, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Identify the preposition: The dog jumped over the fence.

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over

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Which word is NOT a preposition? 'above', 'under', 'fuzzy', 'beside'

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fuzzy

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The kids are playing in the yard.

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in the yard