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, showing the relationship between the noun and another word in the sentence.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What does the preposition 'about' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'about' indicates the subject or topic of something.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'in the park'.

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

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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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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What is the noun in the prepositional phrase 'in the garden'?

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The noun is 'garden'.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used to describe a verb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can describe a verb by providing more information about the action.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the door.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the door'.

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What is a common mistake when identifying prepositional phrases?

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A common mistake is confusing the verb with the prepositional phrase.