Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. It provides additional information about time, location, or direction.

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

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under the table

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List five common prepositions.

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about, at, down, of, to

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing context such as location, time, or direction.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through the park

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside his friend

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What are some examples of prepositions of time?

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at, on, in, during, before, after

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

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on the shelf