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 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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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 book is on the table.'

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on

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What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'?

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park

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Which of the following is a preposition: 'quickly', 'under', 'happy'?

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under

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat slept under the bed.'?

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under the bed

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How can you identify a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition often appears before a noun or pronoun and indicates a relationship of location, direction, or time.

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to another word, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.