Prepositional Phrases/ Functions of Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, above, below.

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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.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat is under the table.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What does a preposition tell us?

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A preposition tells us about the location, time, direction, or relationship of something.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is on the shelf.

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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What is the function of the preposition in this sentence: The dog ran through the park?

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It tells where the dog ran.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: She walked to the store.

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What is the function of the preposition in this sentence: The meeting is at noon?

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It tells when the meeting is.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: He sat beside his friend.

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.