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.

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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is on the roof,' the word 'on' is the preposition.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park.'

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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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In the phrase 'under the table,' what is the object of the preposition?

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The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table.'

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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 in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in,' 'at,' and 'by.'

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog ran across the street.'

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The preposition is 'across.'