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, which is called the object of the preposition.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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What role does a preposition play in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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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 the prepositional phrase.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park.'

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Which of the following is a prepositional phrase: 'He runs fast' or 'He runs in the park'?

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'He runs in the park' is a prepositional phrase.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows a relationship, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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Provide an example of a sentence with two prepositional phrases.

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Example: 'The dog slept on the couch and under the table.'

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What is a compound prepositional phrase?

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A compound prepositional phrase contains two or more prepositional phrases joined by a conjunction.