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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'over', and 'under'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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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 link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers. Example: 'under the bed'.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs, often indicating how, when, or where.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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What is an example of a compound preposition?

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An example of a compound preposition is 'in front of'.