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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'about', and 'with'.

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Give an example of a preposition used to indicate time.

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The word 'at' in the sentence 'I will meet you at 5 PM' is a preposition indicating time.

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What is the function of the preposition 'about'?

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The preposition 'about' is used to indicate the subject of a discussion or thought. For example, 'We talked about the movie.'

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What does the preposition 'with' express?

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The preposition 'with' expresses a relationship of association or accompaniment. For example, 'I went to the park with my friends.'

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How is the preposition 'under' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'under' indicates a position below something. For example, 'The cat is under the table.'

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What does the preposition 'to' indicate?

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The preposition 'to' indicates direction or destination. For example, 'I am going to the store.'

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

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'In' is used for enclosed spaces (e.g., 'in the box'), while 'on' is used for surfaces (e.g., 'on the table').

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'through'.

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An example sentence is 'We walked through the park to get to the museum.'

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What does the preposition 'for' express?

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The preposition 'for' indicates purpose or reason. For example, 'This gift is for you.'

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How is 'over' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something. For example, 'The plane flew over the city.'