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.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

Back

Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'between', 'above', etc.

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What is the function of the preposition 'in front of'?

Back

The preposition 'in front of' indicates a position that is ahead of or facing something.

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What does the preposition 'between' signify?

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The preposition 'between' signifies a position that is in the space separating two objects or entities.

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How is the preposition 'under' used in a sentence?

Back

The preposition 'under' is used to indicate that something is directly below another object.

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What does the preposition 'above' indicate?

Back

The preposition 'above' indicates a position that is higher than something else.

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Front

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

Back

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

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Front

Provide a sentence using the preposition 'between'.

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The cat is sitting between the two dogs.

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Front

What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

Back

Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Can prepositions indicate time? Give an example.

Back

Yes, prepositions can indicate time. For example, 'at', 'on', and 'in' are used to specify times, such as 'at 5 PM', 'on Monday', or 'in July'.

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