12/6/24 Week 16 - Prepositions/Latin Roots

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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', 'before', and 'across'.

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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 does the Latin root 'terr' mean?

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The Latin root 'terr' means 'earth' or 'land'. Examples include 'terrain' and 'subterranean'.

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Which word does NOT have the root that means 'earth'?

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The word 'object' does NOT have the root that means 'earth'.

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What does the Latin root 'port' mean?

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The Latin root 'port' means 'carry'. Examples include 'import', 'export', and 'deport'.

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

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The preposition is 'across'.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The dog is ___ the house.'

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Possible answers include 'in', 'near', 'under', or 'behind'.

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Which word does NOT have the root that means 'carry'?

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The word 'eject' does NOT have the root that means 'carry'.

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What is an example of a preposition of place?

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Examples of prepositions of place include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'between', and 'behind'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.