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, over, around, between.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers.

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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 role of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to indicate relationships in time, space, and direction.

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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 a relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The object of the preposition 'beside' is 'friend'.