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 table'.

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under

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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In the park.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'?

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on the roof.

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How can you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at.

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the door.'?

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through

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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: 'The dog slept under the bed and beside the couch.'?

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Two.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He arrived after dinner.'?

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after dinner.