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, around, after, before.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is the object of the preposition?

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The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The object of the preposition 'to' is 'park'.

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What does the preposition 'after' indicate?

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The preposition 'after' indicates a time relationship, showing that something happens later than something else.

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What does the preposition 'around' indicate?

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The preposition 'around' indicates movement in a circular direction or surrounding something.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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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 connect nouns or pronouns to other words in the sentence, showing relationships.