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, which is called the object of the preposition.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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List five common prepositions.

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1. in 2. on 3. at 4. with 5. for

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'with Bob'?

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The object of the preposition is 'Bob'.

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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: 'I went to the game with Bob'?

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There are two prepositional phrases: 'to the game' and 'with Bob'.

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Identify 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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What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can function as an adjective or adverb, providing additional information about a noun or verb.

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

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A preposition is a single word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase at the beginning.

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'In the morning, I like to jog.'