Prep Phrase Test Prep

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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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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the function of a prepositional phrase?

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Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence, providing additional information about nouns or verbs.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What does PPADJ stand for?

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PPADJ stands for Prepositional Phrase Adjective, which describes a noun.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

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What does PPADV stand for?

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PPADV stands for Prepositional Phrase Adverb, which modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase functioning as an adjective?

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In the sentence 'The book on the table is mine,' the phrase 'on the table' describes the noun 'book'.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb?

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In the sentence 'She ran to the store quickly,' the phrase 'to the store' modifies the verb 'ran'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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Under.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase begins with 'to' followed by a verb and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of an infinitive phrase?

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Infinitive phrases can act as subjects, objects, or modifiers in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A