Prepositions of Place (PLACES IN TOWN)

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What is a preposition of place?

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

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CCSS.L.1.1I

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What does 'next to' mean?

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'Next to' means being immediately adjacent or beside something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates a position that is in the middle of two objects or places.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What does 'behind' mean in terms of location?

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'Behind' means at the back of something, or further back than another object.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'in front of' signify?

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'In front of' signifies a position that is ahead of or facing another object.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Example of 'next to' in a sentence.

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The bank is next to the supermarket.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Example of 'between' in a sentence.

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The park is between the school and the library.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Example of 'behind' in a sentence.

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The garden is behind the house.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Example of 'in front of' in a sentence.

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The statue is in front of the museum.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is the opposite of 'next to'?

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The opposite of 'next to' could be 'far from' or 'away from'.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E