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 the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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What is the function of an adjective prepositional phrase?

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It modifies a noun or pronoun by providing more information about it.

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What is the function of an adverb prepositional phrase?

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It modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb by providing more information about how, when, where, or why something happens.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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under

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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'with the blue hair'.

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the blue hair

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What is an example of an adjective prepositional phrase?

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The book on the shelf is mine.

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What is an example of an adverb prepositional phrase?

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She ran to the store quickly.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is often the object of the preposition.

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What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'He walked through the park'?

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the park

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows a relationship, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.