1. What is a Prepositional Phrase?

• A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with the object of the preposition (a noun or pronoun).
• It can provide additional information about location, direction, time, or manner in a sentence.

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2. Structure of a Prepositional Phrase

• Format: Preposition + Object of the Preposition

Example:

• In the phrase “in the garden,”
• Preposition: in
• Object: garden

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3. Common Prepositions

Some common prepositions include:

• Location: at, on, in, under, over, between, beside, behind
• Direction: to, from, toward, through, across
• Time: before, after, during, since, until
• Manner: with, without, like, as

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4. Identifying Prepositional Phrases

To identify prepositional phrases in a sentence, follow these steps:

1. Look for Prepositions: Identify words that indicate relationships (e.g., location, time).
2. Find the Object: Look for the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.
3. Check the Phrase: Ensure that the phrase includes both the preposition and its object.

Practice Example:

• Sentence: “The dog ran under the fence.”
• Prepositional Phrase: under the fence
  • Preposition: under
  • Object: fence

let’s practice!