Prepositions, Objects, 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', 'between', and 'among'.

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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. For example, 'under the table'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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under

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'

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on the shelf

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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

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through

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He arrived after dinner.'

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after dinner

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What type of prepositional phrase is 'in the garden'?

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It can function as an adjective or adverb depending on the context.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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over

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What is an object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.