Prepositional Phrases

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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 preposition in the phrase: 'on Walnut Road'.

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'down the busy street'.

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The object of the preposition is 'street'.

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

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A prepositional phrase can provide information about location, time, direction, or manner.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf and in the drawer.'?

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There are 2 prepositional phrases: 'on the shelf' and 'in the drawer'.

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What is an example of a preposition?

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Examples of prepositions include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by', 'with', 'about', and 'under'.

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Create a sentence using the prepositional phrase 'after school'.

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Example: 'I like to play soccer after school.'

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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What is the difference between a prepositional phrase and a verb phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition and its object, while a verb phrase includes a verb and any objects or modifiers.