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Prepositional

usgb/ˌprepəˈzɪʃənl/Volume
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Remember, 'prepositional' is an adjective describing words or constructs related to prepositions. SlideThe word 'underneath' in 'The cat hides underneath the sofa' is described by 'prepositional'.
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Phrase IdentifierPlay
Use 'prepositional' to identify phrases started by prepositions that connect nouns to the rest of the sentence. SlideIn 'by the lake', 'by' is introducing a prepositional phrase.
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Connection ClarifierPlay
'Prepositional' indicates how nouns are related to other elements, enhancing sentence meaning. SlideUnderstanding prepositional use clarifies that 'on the table' indicates location in 'He placed the book on the table.'