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', '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, 'in the park' and 'under the table'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What does the preposition 'in' indicate?

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The preposition 'in' indicates a location or position within something.

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate?

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The preposition 'on' indicates a position above something and in contact with it.

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What does the preposition 'at' indicate?

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The preposition 'at' indicates a specific point or location.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the yard'.

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Which preposition indicates movement towards a place?

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The preposition 'to' indicates movement towards a place.