Prepositional Phrases Flashcard

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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, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What does the preposition 'across' indicate?

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The preposition 'across' indicates movement from one side to the other side of something.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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

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

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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 an example of a preposition of time?

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An example of a preposition of time is 'before'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.

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What is a common mistake when identifying prepositional phrases?

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A common mistake is confusing verbs or adjectives with prepositional phrases.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is under the bed.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.