Identifying Prepositions Flashcard

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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, under, over, through, beside.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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on

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the door.'

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through

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the bed.'

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under

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

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beside

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The dog is in the yard.'

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in the yard

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'They went to the store.'

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to the store