Learning Objective: combine short related sentences with prepositional phrases
W.C. 1.3
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Sentences with prepositional phrases
Identify the preposition in the following sentences
Partner ShareWords that indicate location: He sat near
his best friend
The puppy is on the floor
The puppy is inside the trash can.
The puppy is beside the phone.
Prepositional Phrases- are phrases that usually begin with a preposition
Example: We took a long walk by the beachI ate lunch after watching TV.
Why is it important to know how to combine sentences with prepositional phrases?
It will help us to become better speakers and writers
Combining Sentences with prepositional phrases
1. Read the sentences2. Identify the prepositional phrase3. Combine sentenced by placing the prepositional phrase at the beginning of
the sentence or at the end of the sentence4. Use a comma if the prepositional phrase is at the beginning of the sentence.
I want to plant tomatoes. I want to plant them in the spring time.
In the spring time, I want to plant tomatoes. or
I want to plant tomatoes in the spring time. Do not place a comma if the phrase is at
the end of the sentence
1. She brushed her teeth. She brushed them in the
morning. In the morning, she brushed her
teeth. or
She brushed her teeth in the morning
2. A mouse darted.It darted across the salad bar.It happened during lunchtime
During lunchtime, a mouse darted across the salad bar.
orA mouse darted across the salad bar
during lunchtime
1. Read the sentences2. Identify the prepositional
phrase3. Combine sentences by
placing the prepositional phrase at the beginning or end of the sentence
4. Make sure to use a comma if the prepositional phrase is at the beginning of the sentence.
1. He planted seeds. He planted them in his garden.In his garden, he planted seeds
orHe planted seeds in his garden
2. I drank a cool glass of lemonade. It was on a hot summer day.
On a hot summer day, I drank a cool glass of lemonade.
orI drank a cool glass of lemonade on a
hot summer day.
1. Read the sentences2. Identify the
prepositional phrase3. Combine sentenced by
placing the prepositional phrase at the beginning or end of the sentence
4. Make sure to use a comma if the phrase is placed at the beginning of the sentence
What is a prepositional phrase?
Why is it important to know how to combine sentences with prepositional phrases?
I read my favorite story time book. I read it before my bedtime
Before my bedtime, I read my favorite book.or
1. Read the sentences2. Identify the prepositional
phrase3. Combine sentenced by
placing the prepositional phrase at the beginning or end of the sentence
4. Make sure to use a comma if you place the phrase at the beginning
I read my favorite book before my bedtime.