Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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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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List some common prepositions.

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Against, Beside, In, Over, Up, Under, Between, Through, With, Without.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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over the fence.

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Can a sentence have more than one prepositional phrase?

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Yes, a sentence can contain multiple prepositional phrases.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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To show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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In the morning.

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How do you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.

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

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A preposition is a single word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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on the table.