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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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'between', etc.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, place, direction, or manner.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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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 her.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers, e.g., 'under the old bridge'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.