Identifying the prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a preposition used to indicate location.

Back

The preposition 'at' indicates location, as in 'The children stood at the mountain top.'

Front

What is the function of the preposition 'across'?

Back

The preposition 'across' indicates movement from one side to another, as in 'He threw the paper airplane across the room.'

Front

What does the preposition 'of' express?

Back

The preposition 'of' expresses belonging or a relationship, as in 'She is proud of herself.'

Front

How is the preposition 'on' used in a sentence?

Back

The preposition 'on' indicates a position above something, as in 'I left my backpack on the floor.'

Front

What does the preposition 'with' indicate?

Back

The preposition 'with' indicates accompaniment or association, as in 'Can you go with me?'.

Front

List three common prepositions.

Back

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

Front

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

Back

'In' indicates being inside something, while 'on' indicates being on the surface of something.

Front

How can prepositions change the meaning of a sentence?

Back

Prepositions can specify time, location, direction, and relationships, thus altering the meaning of a sentence.

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.