Prepositions

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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 an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under.

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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.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'after', 'near', 'several'?

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'Several' is NOT a preposition.

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How do you recognize a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase usually starts with a preposition and includes a noun or pronoun.

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Is 'all the way' a prepositional phrase?

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No, 'all the way' is not a prepositional phrase.

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How many prepositional phrases are in this sentence: 'The dog ran through the park and jumped over the fence.'?

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There are 2 prepositional phrases: 'through the park' and 'over the fence'.

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What happens to a sentence if you remove a prepositional phrase?

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The sentence should still make sense.

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

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The preposition is 'to'.