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', 'against', and 'after'.

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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 meal'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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Example: 'The dog slept on the couch.' (The prepositional phrase is 'on the couch').

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What is the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He ran through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, against, between, and after.

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How can you find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a word that shows a relationship (a preposition) followed by a noun or pronoun. This combination is the prepositional phrase.