Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"under the table" is a prepositional phrase.

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What is a preposition?

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

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List some common prepositions.

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above, below, during, after, before, in, on, at, with, from.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: "The cat is on the roof."

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on.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The book is on the shelf."

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on the shelf.

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How do you find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.

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

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It provides additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: "She walked through the park."

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through.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "He sat beside his friend."

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beside his friend.