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, 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 desk'.

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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What is an example of a preposition?

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, under, over.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What does the preposition 'before' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'before' indicates a time relationship.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is beside the lamp.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside the lamp'.

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What is the noun in the prepositional phrase 'in the garden'?

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The noun is 'garden'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He ran across the field.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'across the field'.