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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List three examples of prepositions.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at.

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What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table'?

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The preposition 'under' shows the relationship of location between the cat and the table.

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Identify the prepositions in the sentence: 'She walked through the park and into the building.'

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The prepositions are 'through' and 'into'.

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What type of preposition is 'over' in the sentence: 'The plane flew over the mountains'?

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'Over' is a preposition of location.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is a preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He will arrive after dinner.'

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The preposition is 'after'.

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What type of preposition is 'before' in the sentence: 'Finish your homework before dinner'?

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'Before' is a preposition of time.

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Find the prepositions in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf beside the window.'

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The prepositions are 'on' and 'beside'.

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What is the difference between a simple preposition and a compound preposition?

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A simple preposition consists of one word (e.g., 'in', 'at'), while a compound preposition consists of two or more words (e.g., 'in front of').