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, above, below, between, beside.

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate?

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The preposition 'on' indicates that something is in contact with a surface.

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What does the preposition 'below' indicate?

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The preposition 'below' indicates that something is at a lower level than something else.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates that something is in the space separating two objects.

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What does the preposition 'above' indicate?

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The preposition 'above' indicates that something is at a higher level than something else.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The dog is ______ the house.'

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The dog is 'beside' the house.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, showing relationships in terms of time, place, direction, etc.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is a preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.