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, under, above, between, and after.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it), along with any modifiers.

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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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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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Find the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He will arrive before noon.'

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The preposition is 'before'.

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What are some common prepositions of place?

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Common prepositions of place include: in, on, at, under, above, between, and behind.