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, around, under, over.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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

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under

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True or False: Prepositions can only indicate location.

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False. Prepositions can indicate location, direction, time, and more.

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

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to

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is a preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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

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on

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True or False: Every sentence must have a preposition.

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False.

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What are some common prepositions of time?

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Common prepositions of time include: at, in, on, before, after.

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