Prepositions, Objects, 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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'over', and 'under'.

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What is an object of the preposition?

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

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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 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 the object of the preposition.

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Identify the object of the preposition in: 'She walked to the park.'

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The object of the preposition is 'park'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as location, direction, or time.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.

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What is the object of the preposition in: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The object of the preposition is 'shelf'.

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Fill in the blank: The noun or pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase is called the ________________.

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object of the preposition.

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Identify the preposition in: 'The dog ran through the yard.'

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The preposition is 'through'.