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 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 preposition in this sentence: "The cat is on the roof."

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The preposition is "on."

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What is the object of a preposition?

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

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Identify the object of the preposition in this phrase: "in the garden."

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The object of the preposition is "garden."

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The dog ran through the park."

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The prepositional phrase is "through the park."

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

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A prepositional phrase does not have a subject and a verb, while a clause does.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "She sat beside her friend."

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The prepositional phrase is "beside her friend."