Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, with, and between.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'She sat on the chair.'

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The object of the preposition 'on' is 'chair'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify whether 'in' is a preposition or an adverb in this sentence: 'The dog is in the yard.'

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'In' is a preposition in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is ___ the table.' (Options: on, in, under)

Back

The correct preposition is 'on': 'The book is on the table.'

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E