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, which is called the object of the preposition.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify the components of a prepositional phrase.

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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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

"Under the table" 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 role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

Back

Prepositional phrases can function as adjectives or adverbs, providing additional information about nouns or verbs.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

True or False: Prepositional phrases can act as verbs.

Back

False.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'In the garden'?

Back

The object of the preposition is 'garden'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fill in the blanks: 'The book is ___ the shelf.'

Back

The correct preposition is 'on': 'The book is on the shelf.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a modifier in a prepositional phrase?

Back

A modifier is a word that describes or limits the meaning of another word, such as adjectives that describe the object of the preposition.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

Identify the modifier in the phrase: 'In her hand.'

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The modifier is 'her'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C