Prepositional phrase

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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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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"in the park" is an example of a prepositional phrase, where "in" is the preposition and "the park" is the object.

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What are the components of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can act as an adjective by modifying a noun.

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adverb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can act as an adverb by modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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

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The preposition shows the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The cat is under the table."

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The prepositional phrase is "under the table."

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase "on the roof"?

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The object of the preposition is "the roof."

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True or False: Prepositional phrases can only contain one word.

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False. Prepositional phrases can contain multiple words.

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Fill in the blank: A prepositional phrase usually starts with a __________.

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preposition.