Prepositional Phrases

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

• A prepositional phrase adds detail to a sentence by describing where, when, or how something happens.

• A prepositional phrase serves as the main subject of the sentence.

• A prepositional phrase is used to connect two independent clauses.

• A prepositional phrase indicates the tense of the verb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'Elizabeth Blackwell stepped onto the train.'

• onto the train

• stepped

• Elizabeth Blackwell

• the train

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She said she would call in the morning.'

• on

• at

• in

• for

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating time?

• After the party.

• During the meeting.

• Before the exam.

• In the morning.

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List three common prepositions.

• in, on, at

• above, below, around

• before, after, during

• between, among, through

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Create a sentence using a prepositional phrase.

• The cat slept on the warm windowsill.

• She quickly ran to the store.

• He enjoys playing soccer in the park.

• They are going to the concert tonight.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'A tear ran down his cheek.'

• up

• down

• across

• through

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What is a preposition?

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

• A type of verb that expresses an action or state of being.

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

• A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase indicating location?

• Under the table.

• In the car.

• On the roof.

• Beside the tree.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'Women were not allowed into medical school.'

• into medical school

• not allowed

• Women were

• medical school

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