PREPOSITION

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of a preposition that indicates location.

Back

Examples include 'above', 'behind', 'next to', and 'in front of'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the function of the preposition 'at' in a sentence?

Back

The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific time or place.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

How do prepositions relate to nouns and pronouns?

Back

Prepositions connect nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence, providing context such as location, direction, or time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the difference between 'in front of' and 'behind'?

Back

'In front of' indicates a position that is ahead of something, while 'behind' indicates a position that is at the back of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

List three common prepositions of time.

Back

Common prepositions of time include 'at', 'on', and 'in'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'out of'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

How can prepositions change the meaning of a sentence?

Back

Prepositions can alter the meaning of a sentence by specifying the relationship between the elements involved, such as location or time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the role of prepositions in complex sentences?

Back

In complex sentences, prepositions help clarify the relationships between different clauses and phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using the preposition 'next to'.

Back

The cat is sitting next to the dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E