Prepositional Phrases

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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.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'She walked to the park.'

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The object of the preposition is 'the park'.

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List five common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, and with.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He ran through the tunnel.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the tunnel'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'over the fence'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates time?

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An example is 'before dinner'.