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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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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under

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What does a prepositional phrase typically indicate?

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It indicates location, direction, time, or relationship.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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'in the park'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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To link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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over the fence

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What is the first word in a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked to the store.'

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to the store

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'

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on the shelf