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.

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Give examples of common prepositions.

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Examples of common prepositions include: in, on, at, over, under, between, through, and with.

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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.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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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 additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The book is on the shelf.

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked to the park.

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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What are some prepositions that indicate time?

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Prepositions that indicate time include: before, after, during, and until.

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What are some prepositions that indicate place?

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Prepositions that indicate place include: in, on, at, under, and above.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: He ran through the tunnel.

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The preposition is 'through'.