Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

The preposition is 'under'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

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

Back

A prepositional phrase provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

Back

'in the park' is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating location.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

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

Back

The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Does the sentence 'The dog ran through the yard' contain a prepositional phrase?

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Yes, the prepositional phrase is 'through the yard'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the preposition in the phrase: 'with my friends'?

Back

The preposition is 'with'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

Back

The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

Look for words that show relationships, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'over', etc., followed by a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is under the table.'

Back

The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B