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, through, under, over.

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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.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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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 manner.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between nouns, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Can a preposition be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in informal English.

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List three common prepositions of place.

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Common prepositions of place include: in, on, and at.

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List three common prepositions of time.

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Common prepositions of time include: before, after, and during.

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