Preposition ESL practice

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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 location.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'above', 'between', etc.

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What does the preposition 'over' indicate?

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The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something else, often implying movement from one side to another.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates a position in the space separating two objects or entities.

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

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'In' indicates that something is inside a space, while 'on' indicates that something is resting on a surface.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'below'.

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The cat is below the table.

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What does the preposition 'under' imply?

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The preposition 'under' implies a position directly beneath something.

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How can prepositions affect the meaning of a sentence?

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Prepositions can change the meaning of a sentence by indicating different relationships between the elements involved.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'out of'.

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What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.