Prepositional Phrases

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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.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the desk'.

Back

The preposition is 'under'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'under the desk'?

Back

The object of the preposition is 'desk'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

List five common prepositions.

Back

Against, Beside, In, Over, Up.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What part of speech is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the last word of a prepositional phrase typically classified as?

Back

The last word of a prepositional phrase is typically classified as a noun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

Back

The book is on the table.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E