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45 Cards in this Set
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For each of the following sentences, identify the preposition. (flip for definition)
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A PREPOSITION is a word that shows the relationship between another word in a sentence and a noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition.
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The cookie on the table looks delicious.
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on
*Many prepositions, like on, show relationship in position or place. Examples include in, by, under, below, beneath, above, over, beside, behind, across, against, within. |
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The clouds are over my head.
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over
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Go toward the bookshelf.
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toward
*Some prepositions, like toward, show relationship in direction. Other examples include to, from, toward, down, up, at |
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I was travelling to Kansas.
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to
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I fell asleep after the meeting.
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after
*Still other prepositions show relationship. Examples include before, during, after, until, till. |
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I can stay until 2 o'clock.
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until
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The book about thieves is sold.
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about
*Other common prepositions include of, for, about, with, except, from. off, and about. |
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My sweater from Wal-Mart has ripped.
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from
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According to Mrs. Lin, our cat is sick.
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according to
*Some prepositions can include more than one word, like off of, out of, according to, because of, due to. |
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I jumped off of the swing.
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off of
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For each of the following sentences, identify the OP. (flip for definition)
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The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION, abbreviated OP.
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Do you see the man behind the door?
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door
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Always keep your friends near you.
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you
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She ate the slice with the most icing.
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icing
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The book of recipes is finished.
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recipes.
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Can you support me in my adventure?
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adventure
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For each of the following sentences, identify the prep phrase. (flip for definition)
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The group of words that begins with a preposition, ends with the object of the preposition, and includes all the words in between is a PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE, abbreviated prep phrase.
Prep phrases generally follow this formula: Preposition +(optional modifiers)+OP There will always be a preposition first and an OP last, but the words in between will vary. |
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This box of chocolates is from my sweetheart.
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from my sweetheart
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Three can easily sit in the front seat.
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in the front seat
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She is afraid of large spiders.
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of large spiders
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Clouds wander aimlessly above my head.
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above my head
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That sandwich without cheese is mine.
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without cheese
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My hand is on fire.
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On fire
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Our tour guide led us to the city.
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To the city
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Near the car is my purse.
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Near the car
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With some luck, you will get this.
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With some luck
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You should help those in need.
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In need
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For each of the following sentences, identify all the prep phrases (there may be more than one).
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->
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She went with me to my doctor appointment.
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with me; to my doctor appointment
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Before dinner, go to her house and ask for the recipe from her mother.
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before dinner; to her house; for the recipe, from her mother
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Ugly caterpillars often transform into beautiful butterflies.
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into beautiful butterflies
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He comes from a rough neighborhood in New York.
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from a rough neighborhood; in New York
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In the morning, I always brush my teeth before my hair.
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In the morning; before my hair
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At night, I reluctantly crawl into bed.
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At night; into bed
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Since 1982, that store has stood on the corner of Main Street.
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Since 1982; on the corner; of Main street
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I went hungry last night because of my poor cooking skills.
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Because of my poor cooking skills
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Emotion is defined as a response to stimuli.
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As a response; to stimuli
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In Greek myth, many of the ills were creatures of emotion.
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In Greek myth; of the ills; of emotion
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In English, 400 words are assigned to emotions.
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In English; to emotions
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The word emotion comes from Latin.
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From Latin
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Relationships between children of similar ages are important.
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Between children; of similar ages
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My suitcase has a secret pocket on its side.
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on its side
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Beside the keyboard at my desk sits the lens from my glasses.
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Beside the keyboard; at my desk; from my glasses
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For the last time, please sign your name above the dotted line.
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For the last time; above the dotted line
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