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 used to indicate location.

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The word 'in' in the sentence 'The cat is in the box' shows the location of the cat.

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What is the function of the preposition 'on'?

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The preposition 'on' indicates a position above something and in contact with it, as in 'The book is on the table.'

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What does the preposition 'to' indicate?

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The preposition 'to' indicates direction or destination, as in 'She is going to the store.'

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What is the role of the preposition 'with'?

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The preposition 'with' indicates association or accompaniment, as in 'He is going with his friends.'

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How is the preposition 'from' used?

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The preposition 'from' indicates the starting point of a movement or the source of something, as in 'She received a letter from her friend.'

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What does the preposition 'about' express?

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The preposition 'about' expresses the subject of a discussion or thought, as in 'We talked about the movie.'

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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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How do prepositions function in a sentence?

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Prepositions function to connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, location, direction, or manner.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

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'In' indicates something is inside a space, while 'on' indicates something is resting on a surface.