Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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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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List some common prepositions.

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Above, Before, During, Off, Toward, In, On, Under, Between, Next to.

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

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over.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition and a noun or pronoun that follows it, showing a relationship.

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Example of a prepositional phrase.

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'Under the table' is a prepositional phrase.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is _____ the table.'

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on.

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

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through.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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It indicates a position in the middle of two things.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The dog is hiding _____ the bed.'

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under.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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To connect nouns or pronouns to other words, showing relationships like location, direction, or time.