Grammar Check-Up: Prepositional Phrases, Frequently Confused Words, and Linking Words

Front

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 another word in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

Back

"beside the Statue of Liberty" is an example of a prepositional phrase.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of linking words in a sentence?

Back

Linking words connect ideas, sentences, or clauses, helping to create a smooth flow of thought.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it.' 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

Identify a linking word in this sentence: 'She ran fast, so she could catch the bus.'

Back

'so' is a linking word in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What does the preposition 'by' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'By' indicates proximity or the means of doing something.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'there,' 'their,' and 'they're'?

Back

'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the purpose of using prepositional phrases in writing?

Back

Prepositional phrases add detail and clarity to sentences, helping to describe relationships between different elements.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

Back

"The cat is under the table." Here, 'under the table' is the prepositional phrase.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'beside'?

Back

'Beside' means next to or at the side of.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E