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

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under the table

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What role does a prepositional phrase play in a sentence?

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

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

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in the park

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What is the object of a preposition?

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

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

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to the store

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What is a simple way to find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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

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on the shelf

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

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A preposition is a single word that shows the relationship between a noun and another word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.