Prepositions

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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, by, for, with, under, over.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat jumped over the fence.

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over the fence.

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Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, or time.

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Which word is a preposition in this sentence: The book is on the table.

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on.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: She walked through the park.

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through the park.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: The dog ran ___ the yard.

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in.

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What is the preposition in this sentence: He is going to the store.

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to.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The bird flew above the trees.

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above the trees.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B