Prepositions

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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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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers.

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

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under

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'above', 'quickly', 'between'?

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quickly

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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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 about time, place, or direction.

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Find the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on

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What is an example of a compound preposition?

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Examples include 'in front of', 'next to', and 'due to'.