PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

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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 include: in, on, at, over, under, between, during.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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

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on the roof.

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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 relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table.'

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the table.

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List five common prepositions.

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Examples: above, below, beside, between, during.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.