Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

• A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

• A preposition is used to modify a verb in a sentence.

• A preposition serves as a conjunction to link two independent clauses.

• A preposition is a type of adjective that describes a noun.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The gift is for you.

• for you

• is for

• the gift

• you

What is an example of a preposition of time?

• before

• quickly

• beautifully

• happily

What is an example of a preposition of place?

• in

• quickly

• beautifully

• happily

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.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The kids are playing in the yard.

• in the yard

• are playing

• the kids

• in the house

Identify the prepositional phrase: The book is on the shelf.

• in the book

• on the shelf

• under the table

• beside the window

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

• 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.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat is under the table.

• under the chair

• under the table

• on the table

• beside the table

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The dog ran through the park?

• through the park

• ran the dog

• in the park

• the dog ran