Identify prepositional phrases
Key Notes:
π Identify Prepositional Phrases π
πΉ What is a Preposition? |
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.
- π Examples: in, on, under, over, near, beside, between, across
πΉ What is a Prepositional Phrase? |
A prepositional phrase = Preposition β Object (noun/pronoun) β (sometimes modifiers)
π‘ It tells us where, when, or how something happens.
π Example:
- π± The cat is under the table.
- πΆ We walked through the park.
- π The book is on the shelf.
π§© Structure of a Prepositional Phrase: |
π Preposition + Object of Preposition (+ modifiers)
π‘ Example:
- on the chair πͺ
- near the big school π«
- across the wide river π
π― Tips to Identify Prepositional Phrases: |
- Look for a preposition (in, on, under, across, etc.).
- Find the object of the preposition (noun/pronoun).
- Group them together = prepositional phrase.
π Examples in Sentences: |
- π The dog slept beside the couch.
- π We went to the market.
- π The stars shine in the sky.
- π The basket is full of apples.
π Remember: |
- A prepositional phrase cannot stand alone.
- It works like an adjective (describes a noun) or adverb (tells more about a verb).
β¨ Quick Practice: |
π Find the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
- βThe children are playing near the river.β
- β Answer: near the river π
Let’s practice!
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