Preposition

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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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Give an example of a preposition indicating time.

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An example of a preposition indicating time is 'at' as in 'at seven o'clock'.

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What is the function of the preposition 'like'?

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The preposition 'like' is used to compare similarities between two entities.

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What does the preposition 'behind' indicate?

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The preposition 'behind' indicates a position at the back of something.

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What is the role of the preposition 'as' in a sentence?

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The preposition 'as' is used to indicate a role or function, often meaning 'in the capacity of'.

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How is the preposition 'with' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'with' is used to indicate accompaniment or association.

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List three common prepositions of place.

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Common prepositions of place include 'in', 'on', and 'under'.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

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'In' indicates being inside a space, while 'on' indicates being on the surface of something.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'between'.

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An example sentence is 'The ball is between the two chairs.'

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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'.