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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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What part of speech is the last word of a prepositional phrase?

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Noun

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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

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Under

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

List five common prepositions.

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In, On, At, Over, Under

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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

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To provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? 'In the morning' or 'She runs fast'?

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'In the morning' is a prepositional phrase.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

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On the shelf.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Can a prepositional phrase act as an adjective?

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Yes, it can modify a noun.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E