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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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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"in the park" is a prepositional phrase.

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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List some common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, over, under, between, and with.

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How do you identify a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition in a prepositional phrase.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adjective?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a noun, acting as an adjective.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adverb?

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Yes, a prepositional phrase can modify a verb, adjective, or adverb, acting as an adverb.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.