Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows relationships between nouns/pronouns, indicating location, direction, or time.

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What phrase helps us remember what prepositions are?

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Anywhere a mouse can go.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

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The book is on the table.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating direction.

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She walked towards the park.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating time.

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The meeting is at 3 PM.

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What is the role of a preposition in a sentence?

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To connect nouns or pronouns to other words, showing their relationship.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, e.g., 'under the bed'.

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Can prepositions be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is acceptable in informal English, e.g., 'Where are you at?'

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