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 preposition in the phrase: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under

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

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The preposition 'about' indicates the subject or topic of something.

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

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on the shelf

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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 relationships between nouns and other words.

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

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through the park

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What is an example of a preposition of time?

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Examples include 'before,' 'after,' 'during,' and 'at.'

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside his friend

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What is a common mistake when identifying prepositional phrases?

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A common mistake is confusing prepositional phrases with verb phrases.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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over