Standard 6A Prepositional Phrases A prepositional phrase is a group of related words that begins with a preposition and usually ends with the object of the preposition Prepositions ID: 293378
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Grammar
Standard 6ASlide2
Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase is a group of related words that begins
with a
preposition and usually ends with
the
object of the preposition
.
Prepositions-
Prepositions can point out time, place,
direction
, and relationship.Slide3
What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence below?
The crowd gasped as the colorful hot air balloons slowly rose into the sky.
slowly rose
crowd gasped
hot air balloons
into the skySlide4
Appositives
An appositive is a noun or pronoun that renames or stands for another noun.
Because most appositives are
nonrestricted
(that means they add on extra information that is unnecessary for the reader), you should use commas around the appositives. But, you should be aware that some appositives are restrictive (that means they add on information that is absolutely necessary for the reader), and restrictive appositives do not use commas.Slide5
In which sentence is the appositive written correctly?
Babe Ruth
the most famous baseball player that ever lived
, is still remembered as an amazing man.
Babe Ruth
the most famous baseball player that ever lived
is still remembered as an amazing man.
Babe Ruth,
the most famous baseball player that ever lived
, is still remembered as an amazing man.
Babe Ruth,
the most famous baseball player that ever lived
is still remembered as an amazing man. Slide6
Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word that joins words or groups of words.
Three of
the most common conjunctions are and, but, and or
.
and
joins ideas that are similar or equal
.
but
joins ideas that are different or show a contrast
.
o
r
joins ideas that give a choice or alternative.Slide7
Anthony left for the party and forgot his wallet, _______ Franco told him he didn't need any money to get in.
Which word best completes the sentence?
because
but
in
thatSlide8
The teachers and students disagreed with the school's policy about eating in class, _______ they asked the principal to change the rule.
Which word best completes the sentence?
about
so
that
withSlide9
Transitional Words
In writing, transition words help the writer get from one idea to
another. Slide10
There were a lot of problems discussed at the meeting. Finally, after a few hours, we were able to prioritize the problems in the order we want to solve them.
Identify the transitional word in the above sentences.
There
Finally
solve
wereSlide11
Modifiers
A word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb to limit or qualify the meaning of another word or word group.Slide12
Which modifier best completes the sentence?
I could _______ mess up on my homework.
easy
easily
easing
easedSlide13
Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Pronouns can be in one of three cases: Subject, Object, or Possessive.Slide14
Which pronoun best completes the sentence below?
Who is going to make dinner for _______?
he
us
I
weSlide15
Clarissa and I earned $150 babysitting to pay for our cheerleading uniforms.
What does the pronoun our refer to?
I
cheerleading
Clarissa
Clarissa and ISlide16
Which pronoun best completes the sentence below?
The teacher asked Jacky and _______ to go see the principal.
I
me
she
weSlide17
What are the pronouns in the sentence?
Growing herbs in your garden is simple because they can grow anywhere.
your, they
herbs, in
can, grow
is, simple