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 and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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under

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

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It provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

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'in the park'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is hiding behind the couch.'

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behind the couch.

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

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on

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'She walked through the door.'

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through the door.

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What is a common mistake when identifying prepositional phrases?

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Confusing them with verb phrases or adjectives.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He will arrive after dinner.'

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after dinner.

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog ran across the street.'?

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across.