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 is the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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To provide 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 part of speech typically follows a preposition in a prepositional phrase?

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Noun or pronoun.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'between', 'quickly', 'after'?

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'quickly' is not a preposition.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof'?

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'on the roof'.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a word that shows a relationship (preposition) followed by a noun or pronoun.

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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, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.