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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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"in the garden" is an example of a prepositional phrase, where "in" is the preposition and "the garden" is the object.

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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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What is the function of the preposition 'on' in a sentence?

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The preposition 'on' typically indicates a position or surface relationship.

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Complete the sentence: 'The book is ___ the shelf.'

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The correct preposition is 'on': 'The book is on the shelf.'

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What does the preposition 'in' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'in' indicates inclusion within a space or area.

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Complete the sentence: 'She is ___ the phone.'

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The correct preposition is 'on': 'She is on the phone.'

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'on schedule'?

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'On schedule' means that something is happening at the planned or expected time.

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Complete the sentence: 'He was ___ trouble for being late.'

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The correct preposition is 'in': 'He was in trouble for being late.'