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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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table', 'under' is the preposition.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (the noun or pronoun that follows it), along with any modifiers. For example, 'in the park'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is on the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the table'.

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to indicate relationships in time, space, and direction, providing context to the nouns and pronouns.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'at', 'by', and 'with'.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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

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The preposition is 'to'.

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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 a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Create a sentence using the preposition 'between'.

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Example: 'The dog is sitting between the two trees.'