Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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

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under

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Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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on the mat

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

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To provide additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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

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on the table

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Which of the following is NOT a prepositional phrase? 'She runs fast.'

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She runs fast.

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'?

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over

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

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through the park

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What is a simple way to find a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for words that indicate location, direction, or time, followed by a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'They arrived before dinner.'

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before dinner