Grammar Skills- prepositions and the relatives

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'between'.

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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). For example, 'under the table' is a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is the function of a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who', 'that', and 'whose'.

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Complete the sentence with a relative pronoun: 'The book __________ I borrowed was interesting.'

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The correct answer is 'that'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'that'?

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'Who' is used for people, while 'that' can be used for both people and things.

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Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: 'She is the teacher who helps me.'

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The relative pronoun is 'who'.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The dog jumped __________ the fence.'

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The correct preposition is 'over'.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He walked through the park.'?

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.