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 three examples of prepositions.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at.

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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, and any modifiers.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat jumped off the table.'

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off

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

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through the park

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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

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A simple preposition is a single word (e.g., at, in), while a compound preposition consists of two or more words (e.g., in front of, next to).

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is under the bed.'

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under

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What is the function of the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He is sitting on the chair.'?

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The prepositional phrase 'on the chair' indicates the location of where he is sitting.

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List five common prepositions used to indicate time.

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Common prepositions indicating time include: before, after, during, until, and since.