Prepositional Phrases

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

under the table

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Give an example of a preposition.

Back

in, on, at, from, about, etc.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the object of a preposition?

Back

The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

Back

park

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? 'The dog ran quickly.' or 'The dog ran across the yard.'

Back

The dog ran across the yard.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'?

Back

on

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He is going to the store.'

Back

to the store

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

Back

A preposition shows a relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E