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, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'Beside the bed sat Dr. Brown.'

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Beside the bed

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'Women were not allowed into medical school.'

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into medical school

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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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'A tear ran down his cheek.'

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down

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She said she would call in the morning.'

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in

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

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A prepositional phrase adds detail to a sentence by describing where, when, or how something happens.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'Elizabeth Blackwell stepped onto the train.'

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onto the train

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating location?

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Under the table.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating time?

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After the party.