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

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Examples include 'quickly', 'very', and 'yesterday'.

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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 adverb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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beautifully

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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. For example, 'in the park' and 'under the bed'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He walked to the store.'

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to the store

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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, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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

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on

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She sat beside her friend.'

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beside

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.