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What is a prepositional phrase? (1 point)
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a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers
a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers

a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence
a word that precedes a noun and expresses a relationship between two parts of a clause or sentence

a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective
a set of two or more words that add detail to a noun and together function like an adjective

a set of two or more words that together function like a noun

Answer 1

The correct response for what defines a prepositional phrase is:

**a preposition followed by its object and the object’s modifiers**.

This definition accurately describes a prepositional phrase, which typically includes a preposition, its object (the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition), and any modifiers of that object.