Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases.

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What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word that is used before a noun or a pronoun to show a relationship between that noun or pronoun and another word.

Examples by as on to under from around became with for in over

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During the war, George Washington served as a general.

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He had many soldiers under his command.

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After the war, he became the first president.

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He is known for his strong leadership skills.

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Washington, D. C., was named in his honor.

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There are historical buildings all over the city.

What is a prepositional phrase?

A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, the object of the preposition, and any words in between. An object of a preposition is the noun or

pronoun that follows the preposition.

The report is due after the holidays.

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He went to work at a young age.

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He went to work at a young age.

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The groundhog dug a hole under the ground.

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During the afternoon, the students worked on a project.

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The children became friends through the years.

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The fifth grade class went to the zoo.