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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"on the outskirts" is a prepositional phrase where "on" is the preposition and "the outskirts" is the object.

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What does the preposition 'in' indicate in a prepositional phrase?

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The preposition 'in' indicates a location or position within something.

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate in a prepositional phrase?

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The preposition 'on' indicates a surface or a position atop something.

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What does the preposition 'at' indicate in a prepositional phrase?

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The preposition 'at' indicates a specific point or location.

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What is the meaning of 'in moderation'?

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'In moderation' means to do something within reasonable limits, not excessively.

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What does the phrase 'on the tip of my tongue' mean?

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It means that you are unable to remember something, but you feel that it is very close to being recalled.

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What does 'in vain' mean?

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'In vain' means without success or a desired result.

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What is the correct preposition to use in the phrase 'in difficulty'?

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The correct preposition is 'in', as in 'in difficulty' means experiencing trouble.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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