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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition used in a sentence.

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

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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 object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The object of the preposition 'on' is 'table.'

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in,' 'on,' and 'at.'

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to another word, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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

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The preposition is 'through.'

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

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The preposition is 'over.'

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.