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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

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The word 'under' in the sentence 'The cat is under the table' shows the location of the cat.

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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, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.

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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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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: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information (e.g., 'under the bed').

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

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The preposition is 'across'.