Prepositional Phrases

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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, showing the relationship between the noun and another word in the sentence.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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It provides additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

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

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the roof'.

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True or False: A prepositional phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False. A prepositional phrase cannot stand alone; it needs a main clause.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The book is ______ the shelf.'

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The correct preposition is 'on'.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked through the door.'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the door'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He ran to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What is a common mistake when identifying prepositional phrases?

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A common mistake is confusing verbs or adjectives with prepositional phrases.