preposition

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What is a preposition?

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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.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating time.

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An example of a preposition indicating time is 'in' as in 'in the morning'.

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What preposition would you use to describe something on a surface?

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The preposition 'on' is used to describe something that is on a surface, as in 'on the table'.

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How do you use 'in' to describe location?

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The preposition 'in' is used to indicate that something is inside a space, as in 'in the box'.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates a position that is in the middle of two things, as in 'between June and Milk'.

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When would you use the preposition 'at'?

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The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point or location, as in 'at the corner of the street'.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

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'In' indicates being inside a space, while 'on' indicates being on the surface of something.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'in' for location.

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An example is 'The cat is in the house'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'on' for location.

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An example is 'The book is on the shelf'.

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What is a common mistake when using prepositions?

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A common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as saying 'in the sofa' instead of 'on the sofa'.