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 an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, about, under, over, between.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, direction, and relationships.

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Find the preposition in this sentence: 'He jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the table.'?

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The preposition 'on' shows the relationship between the book and the table.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The dog ran around the yard.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'around the yard'.

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What is an example of a sentence with multiple prepositions?

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Example: 'The cat jumped off the chair and ran under the table.' (Prepositions: off, under)