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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, before, after, under, over.

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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 the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Find the preposition: 'She walked to the park.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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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' or 'next to'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He arrived after the party.'

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The preposition is 'after'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows a relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Find the preposition: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object, e.g., 'in the morning'.