Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a preposition.

Back

Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, above, between, and with.

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

Front

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

Back

under the table.

Front

What does the preposition 'with' indicate?

Back

The preposition 'with' indicates being together or in the company of someone or something.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked to the park with her friend.

Back

to the park with her friend.

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, showing relationships like direction, location, or time.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is on the shelf.

Back

on the shelf.

Front

What is the preposition in the sentence: The dog jumped over the fence?

Back

over.

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase: The bird flew above the trees.

Back

above the trees.