Using Prepositional Phrases

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Objective

I can identify and use prepositional phrases to add detail to my writing.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and can function as an adverb or adjective.

  2. 2

    In the phrase 'with the strength of a giant,' the sub-phrase 'of a giant' modifies the noun strength, acting as an adjective.

  3. 3

    Prepositional phrases can sometimes cause ambiguity, so writers should be careful to avoid confusion.

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Practice

12 questions

1

What is the basic definition of a prepositional phrase?

2

In the sentence, 'The cat slept under the table,' identify the prepositional phrase.

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Exit ticket

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Write a sentence that includes a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb to modify a verb. Identify the prepositional phrase and the verb it modifies.

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