Prepositions after verbs and adjectives I

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, indicating relationships in terms of time, place, direction, cause, manner, and instrument.

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What is the function of prepositions after verbs?

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Prepositions after verbs help to complete the meaning of the verb and indicate the relationship between the verb and the object or complement.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is the function of prepositions after adjectives?

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Prepositions after adjectives are used to connect the adjective to a noun or pronoun, indicating the relationship between them.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Give an example of a verb that is commonly followed by the preposition 'to'.

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An example is 'look forward to', as in 'I am looking forward to the meeting.'

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

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Give an example of an adjective that is commonly followed by the preposition 'of'.

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An example is 'aware of', as in 'She is aware of the risks involved.'

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CCSS.L.2.1E

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What preposition is used after the verb 'rely'?

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The preposition used after 'rely' is 'on', as in 'You can rely on me.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What preposition is used after the adjective 'interested'?

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The preposition used after 'interested' is 'in', as in 'She is interested in art.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What preposition is used after the verb 'discuss'?

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The verb 'discuss' is typically not followed by a preposition; it is used directly with the object, as in 'We discussed the issue.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What preposition is used after the adjective 'married'?

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The preposition used after 'married' is 'to', as in 'He is married to her.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What preposition is used after the verb 'indicate'?

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The preposition used after 'indicate' is 'to', as in 'The report indicates a need for change.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E