Preposition

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What is a preposition?

Back

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 direction.

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Examples include 'to', 'toward', 'through', and 'into'.

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What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table'?

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The preposition 'under' shows the relationship of the cat's location in relation to the table.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked along the river.'

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The preposition is 'along'.

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Front

What type of preposition is 'during'?

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'During' is a preposition of time.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

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Provide an example of a preposition of place.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'between'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

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Front

What is the difference between 'among' and 'between'?

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'Among' is used for three or more items, while 'between' is used for two items.

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CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat beside her.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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What is a compound preposition?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

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.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E