Prepositional Phrases

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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, between, under, over, and against.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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Can a prepositional phrase be at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can be at the beginning of a sentence.

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

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A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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True or False: Prepositions can only be used to show location.

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False. Prepositions can also show direction, time, and other relationships.

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What is the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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True or False: All prepositional phrases start with the same preposition.

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False. Prepositional phrases can start with different prepositions.