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 other words in a sentence.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the desk'.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'before the quiz'.

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The prepositional phrase is 'before the quiz'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'by the river'.

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The prepositional phrase is 'by the river'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'on the couch'.

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the couch'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'through the tunnel'.

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the tunnel'.

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What is an example of a preposition?

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Examples of prepositions include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by', 'with', 'under', and 'over'.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used to describe time? Give an example.

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can describe time. Example: 'after dinner'.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used to describe location? Give an example.

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can describe location. Example: 'in the park'.