Prepositions and Preposition Phrases Flashcard

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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, beside, under, over, with.

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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 object in the prepositional phrase: 'under the bed'.

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The object is 'bed'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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What is the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the store.'?

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The object is 'store'.

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Complete the sentence with a preposition: 'The cat is ___ the box.'

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The cat is 'in' the box.

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What are the two types of objects that can follow a preposition?

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A preposition can be followed by a noun or a pronoun.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The dog jumped ___ the fence.'

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The dog jumped 'over' the fence.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'between', 'quickly', 'around'?

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'Quickly' is NOT a preposition.