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, above, below, next to, between.

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

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'Quickly' is NOT a preposition.

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Fill in the blank: The dog is hiding _______ the bed.

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The dog is hiding 'under' the bed.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates a position in the middle of two things.

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Choose the correct preposition: The book is _______ the shelf. (on, in, at)

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The book is 'on' the shelf.

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.