Phrases - Prepositional and Appositives

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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, providing additional information about time, location, or direction. Example: 'under the table'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an appositive phrase?
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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'
Back
The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence: 'My friend, a talented artist, painted this picture.'
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The appositive phrase is 'a talented artist.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?
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Prepositional phrases provide context, such as location, time, or manner, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do appositive phrases play in a sentence?
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Appositive phrases add detail or clarification to a noun, helping to specify or explain it further.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a sentence with both a prepositional phrase and an appositive phrase:
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'The book on the shelf, a rare edition, is very valuable.' (Prepositional phrase: 'on the shelf'; Appositive phrase: 'a rare edition.')
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