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', 'under', and 'between'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers. For example, 'in the park' and 'under the table'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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

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The correct preposition is 'on'.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates a position that is in the space separating two objects or points.

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Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'She walked __________ the door.' (Options: through, over, under)

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The correct preposition is 'through'.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, providing information about time, place, direction, and manner.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The dog slept under the bed.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.

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Choose the best preposition: 'The keys are __________ the drawer.' (Options: in, on, at)

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The best preposition is 'in'.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

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'In' indicates something is inside a space, while 'on' indicates something is resting on a surface.