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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table,' the word 'under' is a preposition.

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What is the function of a preposition?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases 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 shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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

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The preposition is 'through'.

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, under, over, and between.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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

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The preposition is 'over'.