Grammar Skills- prepositions and the relatives

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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', 'at', 'by', and 'with'.

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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, 'under the table'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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over

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What is the function of a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun: 'The book __________ I read was exciting.'

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that

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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'in the morning' is a prepositional phrase.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The dog is hiding __________ the couch.'

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under

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'He is sitting beside me.'?

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beside

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Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun: 'The teacher __________ helps me is very nice.'

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who