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', 'for', and 'under'.

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Give an example of a preposition used to indicate time.

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The word 'for' in the sentence 'I have lived here for two years' indicates a duration of time.

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What is the function of the preposition 'at'?

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The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point in time or a specific place. For example, 'I am at school'.

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How is 'in' used as a preposition?

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The preposition 'in' is used to indicate being inside a space or a period of time. For example, 'The cat is in the box' or 'I was born in 2007'.

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What does the preposition 'under' indicate?

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The preposition 'under' indicates a position below something. For example, 'The dog is under the table'.

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What is the difference between 'for' and 'since'?

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'For' is used to indicate a duration of time (e.g., 'for two hours'), while 'since' is used to indicate a starting point in time (e.g., 'since 2010').

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Use 'with' in a sentence.

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Example: 'I am going to the park with my friends.'

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What does the preposition 'over' indicate?

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The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something or a movement across something. For example, 'The plane flew over the city'.

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How is 'through' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'through' indicates movement from one side to another within a space. For example, 'We walked through the park'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words. Examples include 'in front of', 'next to', and 'because of'.