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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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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

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under the table

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked through the park.'

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through the park

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How can you find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a word that indicates a relationship (like in, on, at, etc.) 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, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on the shelf

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He arrived after dinner.'

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after dinner

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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: 'The dog ran around the yard and under the fence.'?

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Two

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She is going to the store.'

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to the store