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, between, under, over.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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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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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates a position that is in the space separating two objects.

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What does the preposition 'above' indicate?

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'Above' indicates a position that is higher than something else.

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What color do we code prepositions in our notes?

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We code prepositions in green.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'over', 'quickly', 'under'?

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'Quickly' is not a preposition; it is an adverb.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The dog ran ______ the fence.'

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The dog ran 'through' the fence.

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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.