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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, between, and through.

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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 prepositional phrase: The cat is on the roof.

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on the roof

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is under the table.

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under the table

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List five common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: above, below, during, after, and before.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition in a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The dog ran around the yard.

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around the yard

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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