Prepositions of movement

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What is a preposition of movement?

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A preposition of movement indicates the direction or destination of a movement, showing how something moves from one place to another.

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Give an example of a preposition of movement used to indicate leaving a place.

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out of (e.g., 'Homer is taking the trash out of the house.')

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What does the preposition 'into' signify?

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'Into' indicates movement from outside to a point inside something (e.g., 'The boy is getting into the box.').

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What does the preposition 'across' indicate?

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'Across' indicates movement from one side to the other side of something (e.g., 'They are walking across the street.').

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What does the preposition 'toward' mean?

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'Toward' indicates movement in the direction of something (e.g., 'He is swimming toward the boat.').

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What is the meaning of the preposition 'over'?

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'Over' indicates movement above something, often crossing it (e.g., 'The sheep jumped over the fence.').

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What is the difference between 'under' and 'over'?

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'Under' indicates a position below something, while 'over' indicates a position above or crossing something.

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How can prepositions of movement change the meaning of a sentence?

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They specify the direction and nature of the movement, which can alter the context and understanding of the action.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'down'?

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'She walked down the stairs.' (indicating movement from a higher to a lower place).

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What is the role of prepositions in sentences?

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Prepositions link nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, providing information about time, place, and movement.