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 other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

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'in the park' is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating location.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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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 together form a phrase.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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There are two prepositional phrases: 'on the table' and 'under the lamp'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the door'?

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The preposition is 'through'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He ran to the store quickly.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B