Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'around', and 'between'.

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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. For example, 'under the table' and 'after the party'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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How many prepositions are in the sentence: 'The book is on the table and under the lamp.'?

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There are 2 prepositions: 'on' and 'under'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Find the preposition in the sentence: 'He ran across the street.'

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The preposition is 'across'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'in the morning'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The kids played in the yard.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'in the yard'.