Prepositions of time and place

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What is a preposition of time?

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A preposition of time indicates when something happens, such as 'at', 'on', 'in', 'before', and 'during'.

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place indicates the location of something, such as 'under', 'behind', 'beside', and 'in front of'.

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Give an example of a preposition of time used in a sentence.

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I will meet you at 3 PM.

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Give an example of a preposition of place used in a sentence.

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The cat is under the table.

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What does the preposition 'during' indicate?

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'During' indicates a period of time in which something happens.

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What does the preposition 'before' indicate?

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'Before' indicates a time earlier than a specified point.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on' when used as prepositions of time?

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'In' is used for months, years, centuries, and long periods (e.g., in July, in 2023), while 'on' is used for days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on July 4th).

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What is the function of the preposition 'behind'?

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'Behind' indicates that something is at the back of another object.

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What is the function of the preposition 'beside'?

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'Beside' indicates that something is next to another object.

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List three prepositions of time.

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at, on, in.

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