Prepositions and Conjunctions

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A word that joins or connects ideas in a sentence.

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A word that signals information that is coming about location, time, or movement.

Front

Which word is the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog ran under the table.'?

Back

under

Front

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'?

Back

on the shelf

Front

Which word is the conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to play basketball, but it was raining.'?

Back

but

Front

Give an example of a conjunction.

Back

and, but, or, so.

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in the sentence.

Front

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'She likes apples and oranges.'

Back

and

Front

What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

Back

in the park, under the bed, with my friends.

Front

What do conjunctions connect in a sentence?

Back

Words, phrases, or clauses.