Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

What does a prepositional phrase tell us?

• It tells us about a person's feelings or emotions.

• It describes the main subject of a sentence.

• It can tell us about location, time, direction, or manner.

• It provides a summary of the text.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

• A preposition connects verbs to nouns in a sentence, indicating action.

• A preposition connects adjectives to nouns, describing qualities.

• A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, showing relationships.

• A preposition connects sentences to each other, forming complex structures.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• in

• through

• over

• under

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates direction?

• to the store.

• under the table.

• with great enthusiasm.

• after the rain.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What is a preposition?

• A word that shows the relationship between a noun and other words in a sentence.

• A type of verb that indicates action.

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun.

• A conjunction that connects two clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, such as 'under the couch'.

• A phrase that describes an action or state of being.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the prepositional phrase that tells us when: 'before dinner', 'under the bed', 'with a friend'

• before dinner

• under the bed

• with a friend

• after lunch

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Is this a correct prepositional phrase? 'In the morning, I wake up.'

• Correct

• Incorrect

• Partially correct

• Not a prepositional phrase

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? 'He is happy.' or 'He is in the garden.'

• He is happy.

• He is in the garden.

• He is running fast.

• He is a teacher.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that contains a prepositional phrase: 'The dog ran fast.' or 'The dog ran under the table.'

• The dog ran fast.

• The dog ran under the table.

• The cat jumped high.

• The bird flew quickly.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B