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What is a prepsition phrase?

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that consists of a preposition and its object. The object of the preposition is usually a noun or pronoun, and it is the thing that the preposition is "referring to".

Here's a breakdown:

* Preposition: A word that shows the relationship between its object and another word in the sentence. Common prepositions include: *on, in, at, to, from, with, by, for, of, about, around, through, under, over, behind, before, after.*

* Object: The noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

Here are some examples of prepositional phrases:

* on the table (preposition: *on*, object: *table*)

* in the park (preposition: *in*, object: *park*)

* at the store (preposition: *at*, object: *store*)

* to the beach (preposition: *to*, object: *beach*)

* with my friend (preposition: *with*, object: *friend*)

* by the river (preposition: *by*, object: *river*)

Prepositional phrases can function in different ways in a sentence, such as:

* Adjective phrase: Modifying a noun or pronoun.

* Example: "The book on the table is mine." (modifies *book*)

* Adverb phrase: Modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

* Example: "She walked to the store." (modifies *walked*)

Prepositional phrases can add detail and information to your sentences, making them more descriptive and interesting.

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