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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, above, below, under, over, between.

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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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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition and the noun or pronoun that follows it.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What does a preposition show?

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A preposition shows direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Is 'at the park' a prepositional phrase?

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Yes, 'at the park' is a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He ran across the street.'

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The preposition is 'across'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to connect nouns or pronouns to other words in the sentence.