Prepositions and prepositional phrases

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'over'.

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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table', the word 'under' is the preposition.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. For example, 'in the park'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The dog ran through the yard.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the yard'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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

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The correct preposition is 'on'. The complete sentence is 'The book is on the table.'

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The cat jumped _______ the fence.' (Options: over, under)

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The correct preposition is 'over'. The complete sentence is 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows a relationship, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and the noun or pronoun that follows it.