PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

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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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, over, under, during.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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

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under the table.

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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 the function of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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A prepositional phrase can act as an adjective or adverb, providing more information about a noun or verb.

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

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on.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He arrived after dinner.'

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after.

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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 object of the preposition in the phrase: 'in the garden.'

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the garden.