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, which is called the object of the preposition.

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List some common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: against, beside, in, over, up, under, on, at, with, and between.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating location, direction, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The preposition is 'to.'

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf.'

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating time?

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An example is 'during the summer.'

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He sat beside me.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside me.'

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is a preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to.'