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/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"under the table" is an example of a prepositional phrase.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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

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The prepositional phrase is "on the roof."

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under, over, and through.

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How can you tell if a phrase is a prepositional phrase?

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If the phrase starts with a preposition and includes a noun or pronoun, it is a prepositional phrase.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "She walked to the park."

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The prepositional phrase is "to the park."

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Can a prepositional phrase be more than two words?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can have multiple words, such as "in front of the house."

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What is the role of the object in a prepositional phrase?

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

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

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The prepositional phrase is "over the fence."