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, under, over.

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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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under

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

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to

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What does the preposition 'during' indicate?

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The preposition 'during' indicates a period of time in which something happens.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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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 preposition in this sentence: 'He ran around the track.'

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around

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

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over