Identifying 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, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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

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under the table

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked to the park.'

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to the park

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He is sitting beside his friend.'

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beside his friend

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

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on the shelf

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under, over, and between.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'They traveled across the country.'

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across the country

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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through the park

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What is the difference between a prepositional phrase and a verb phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition and a noun/pronoun, while a verb phrase includes a verb and its complements.