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.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, and under.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat jumped over the fence.

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over the fence.

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What does a preposition indicate in a sentence?

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A preposition indicates direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Find the preposition in this sentence: The book is on the table.

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on.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to connect nouns or pronouns to other words in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition: The dog ran under the bridge.

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under.

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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: The kids played in the yard?

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in the yard.