Hi, two questions
What is the proposition in this sentece?
The post office left a note on the door.
a) left
b)note
c)on
d)door
what is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?
The dogs were near the door
a) the dogs
b)the door
c)near the door
d) the dogs were near
My answers:
1. c
2. b
Actually my answers are
1. a
2. c
Sorry just saw this. I think 2 is c because near is the prposition and door is the noun
Yes, but what is the preposition in #1? You have two guesses. You were right the first time.
"the door" is the object of the preposition "near" in #2, you are correct.
Ok, thanks so much! I owe you! I second guesses myself, sorry
To identify the proposition and the prepositional phrase in a sentence, let's first understand what they are.
A proposition is a function word that shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Prepositions typically indicate location, direction, time, or manner.
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and includes its object (a noun or pronoun) and any words that modify the object.
Now let's analyze the sentences:
1. The post office left a note on the door.
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase is "on the door." It starts with the preposition "on" and includes the object "door." The answer to the proposition is "on," so your answer of "c" is correct.
2. The dogs were near the door.
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase is "near the door." It starts with the preposition "near" and includes the object "door." The answer to the proposition is "near," so your answer of "b" is correct.
Great job on answering both questions correctly! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
1 - yes, c
2 - no