Use Prepositional Phrases - 4th Grade Writing
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Identify the compound preposition in: "The bike is in front of the house."
Identify the compound preposition in: "The bike is in front of the house."
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in front of. Three words function together as one preposition.
in front of. Three words function together as one preposition.
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Choose the correct prepositional phrase: A) beside the B) beside the tree C) beside quickly
Choose the correct prepositional phrase: A) beside the B) beside the tree C) beside quickly
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B) beside the tree. Complete phrases need both preposition and object.
B) beside the tree. Complete phrases need both preposition and object.
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Identify the object of the preposition in: "under the table".
Identify the object of the preposition in: "under the table".
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table. The object follows the preposition in the phrase.
table. The object follows the preposition in the phrase.
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What is the object of the preposition in: "between you and me"?
What is the object of the preposition in: "between you and me"?
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you and me. Compound objects include all connected nouns/pronouns.
you and me. Compound objects include all connected nouns/pronouns.
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Which option is a prepositional phrase: A) quickly ran B) under the bed C) bright and sunny?
Which option is a prepositional phrase: A) quickly ran B) under the bed C) bright and sunny?
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B) under the bed. Only B has preposition + object structure.
B) under the bed. Only B has preposition + object structure.
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "We waited after the show."
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: "We waited after the show."
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after the show. "After" (preposition) + "the show" (object).
after the show. "After" (preposition) + "the show" (object).
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What does a prepositional phrase most often show in a sentence?
What does a prepositional phrase most often show in a sentence?
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A relationship such as place, time, or direction. Prepositions connect nouns to show relationships.
A relationship such as place, time, or direction. Prepositions connect nouns to show relationships.
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What is a compound preposition?
What is a compound preposition?
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A preposition made of more than one word, such as "in front of.". Multiple words act as a single preposition unit.
A preposition made of more than one word, such as "in front of.". Multiple words act as a single preposition unit.
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Which option is a prepositional phrase: A) quickly ran B) in the park C) very tall?
Which option is a prepositional phrase: A) quickly ran B) in the park C) very tall?
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B) in the park. Only B starts with a preposition ("in") and has an object ("park").
B) in the park. Only B starts with a preposition ("in") and has an object ("park").
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What is a prepositional phrase?
What is a prepositional phrase?
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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with its object. Always starts with a preposition and includes its object.
A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with its object. Always starts with a preposition and includes its object.
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What two main parts must every prepositional phrase include?
What two main parts must every prepositional phrase include?
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A preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun). The preposition shows relationship; the object completes the phrase.
A preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun). The preposition shows relationship; the object completes the phrase.
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What is the object of the preposition in a prepositional phrase?
What is the object of the preposition in a prepositional phrase?
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The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. The object receives the action or relationship of the preposition.
The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. The object receives the action or relationship of the preposition.
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Identify the preposition in the phrase: "under the table."
Identify the preposition in the phrase: "under the table."
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under. "Under" shows the position relationship to "table."
under. "Under" shows the position relationship to "table."
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Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: "under the table."
Identify the object of the preposition in the phrase: "under the table."
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table. "Table" is the noun that completes the prepositional phrase.
table. "Table" is the noun that completes the prepositional phrase.
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Which word is the preposition in this sentence: "The cat slept on the rug."?
Which word is the preposition in this sentence: "The cat slept on the rug."?
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on. "On" shows where the cat slept in relation to the rug.
on. "On" shows where the cat slept in relation to the rug.
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Identify the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence: "We walked through the tunnel."
Identify the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence: "We walked through the tunnel."
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through the tunnel. Includes the preposition "through" and its object "tunnel."
through the tunnel. Includes the preposition "through" and its object "tunnel."
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Identify the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The note is from my teacher."
Identify the complete prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The note is from my teacher."
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from my teacher. "From" is the preposition; "my teacher" is its object.
from my teacher. "From" is the preposition; "my teacher" is its object.
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Which option correctly completes the prepositional phrase: "between ___" A) and B) two trees C) quickly?
Which option correctly completes the prepositional phrase: "between ___" A) and B) two trees C) quickly?
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B) two trees. "Between" needs a noun/pronoun object to complete the phrase.
B) two trees. "Between" needs a noun/pronoun object to complete the phrase.
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to tell where? A) He ran fast. B) He ran into the yard.
Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to tell where? A) He ran fast. B) He ran into the yard.
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B) He ran into the yard. "Into the yard" tells where he ran.
B) He ran into the yard. "Into the yard" tells where he ran.
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to tell when? A) We met after lunch. B) We met happily.
Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to tell when? A) We met after lunch. B) We met happily.
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A) We met after lunch. "After lunch" tells when we met.
A) We met after lunch. "After lunch" tells when we met.
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