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. Example: 'in the park'.

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Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object. Example: 'under the old bridge' (preposition: under, object: bridge, modifier: old).

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

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Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs. Example: 'The book on the table is mine.' (adjective) or 'She ran with great speed.' (adverb).

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List common prepositions.

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

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a noun, functioning as an adjective. Example: 'The girl with the red hat is my sister.'

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adverb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a verb, functioning as an adverb. Example: 'He ran through the park quickly.'

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept under the bed.'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates a position or relationship involving two or more entities. Example: 'The park is between the school and the library.'

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Is 'both' a preposition?

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No, 'both' is not a preposition; it is a conjunction.