Prepositions of place

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place is a word that shows the location of something in relation to another object.

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Give an example of a preposition of place.

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Examples include 'on', 'in', 'under', 'between', and 'behind'.

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What does 'on' mean in terms of place?

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'On' means that something is resting on the surface of something else.

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What does 'in' mean in terms of place?

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'In' means that something is inside a space or area.

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What does 'under' mean in terms of place?

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'Under' means that something is below or beneath another object.

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What does 'between' mean in terms of place?

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'Between' means that something is in the space separating two objects.

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What does 'behind' mean in terms of place?

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'Behind' means that something is at the back of another object.

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Fill in the blank: The cat is ______ the box.

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The cat is in the box.

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Fill in the blank: The book is ______ the table.

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The book is on the table.

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Fill in the blank: The dog is ______ the chair.

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The dog is under the chair.

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