Learning Objective : combine short related sentences with prepositional phrases W.C. 1.3

What will we combine sentences with today? prepositional phrases

Identify the preposition in the following sentences Partner Share Words 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 beach I 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 sentences 2.Identify the prepositional phrase 3.Combine sentenced by placing the prepositional phrase at the beginning of the sentence or at the end of the sentence 4.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. or A mouse darted across the salad bar during lunchtime 1.Read the sentences 2.Identify the prepositional phrase 3.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 or He 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. or I drank a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. 1.Read the sentences 2.Identify the prepositional phrase 3.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 sentences 2.Identify the prepositional phrase 3.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.