Prepositions Practice

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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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List three examples of prepositions.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, providing additional information.

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Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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Is 'between' a preposition? Provide an example.

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Yes, 'between' is a preposition. Example: 'The ball is between the two boxes.'

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What makes a prepositional phrase correct or incorrect?

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A prepositional phrase is correct if it includes a preposition and its object, and is used appropriately in context.

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Identify the preposition(s) in the sentence: 'He sat beside her.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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What is the difference between 'up' and 'down' as prepositions?

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'Up' indicates a direction towards a higher position, while 'down' indicates a direction towards a lower position.