Identify prepositional phrases
key notes :
πIdentify Prepositional Phrases π
| π What is a Prepositional Phrase? |
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that:
- π begins with a preposition π§
- π ends with a noun or pronoun (called the object) π
β¨ Example: on the table
- on β preposition
- the table β object of the preposition
| π― Common Prepositions: |
π in, on, at, under, over, behind, near, between, by, with, to, from
π‘ Example sentences:
- The cat is under the bed π±ποΈ
- She is at the park ποΈ
- The ball is between the shoes β½ππ
| π How to Spot a Prepositional Phrase? |
1οΈβ£ Find the preposition word π§
2οΈβ£ Look at the noun or pronoun after it π‘
3οΈβ£ Put them together = prepositional phrase π
β¨ Example:
- The book is on the shelf π
- He walked to the store πΆββοΈπ¬
| π Why are Prepositional Phrases Important? |
- βοΈ They tell us where (place) πΊοΈ
- βοΈ They tell us when (time) β°
- βοΈ They give extra details β¨
| π Quick Practice π |
π Identify the prepositional phrases:
- The dog is in the garden πΆπ·
- We met at the bus stop π
- The kite flew over the house πͺπ
Let’s practice!ποΈ

