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. Example: 'under the desk'.

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Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers. Example: 'in the bright room' (preposition: in, object: room, modifier: bright).

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

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Prepositional phrases provide additional information about time, location, direction, or details in a sentence.

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List some common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under, over, between, and during.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun. Example: In the sentence 'The cat is on the roof', 'on the roof' is the prepositional phrase.

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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 (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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What does the prepositional phrase 'at 7 PM' convey?

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The prepositional phrase 'at 7 PM' conveys time.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the table'.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'behind', 'beneath', 'both', 'beyond'?

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'Both' is NOT a preposition.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating direction?

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An example of a prepositional phrase indicating direction is 'to the store'.