Prepositional Phrases

Prepositional Phrases

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

Back

"under the table" is a prepositional phrase.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a prepositional phrase modify in a sentence?

Back

It can modify a noun (acting as an adjective) or a verb (acting as an adverb).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The cat is under the bed."

Back

"under the bed" is the prepositional phrase.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a prepositional phrase when it acts as an adjective?

Back

It describes or gives more information about a noun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a prepositional phrase when it acts as an adverb?

Back

It describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A prepositional phrase can only function as an adjective.

Back

False; it can function as both an adjective and an adverb.

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