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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Front

Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

Back

Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'behind', and 'between'.

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Front

What is the function of the preposition 'under'?

Back

The preposition 'under' indicates that something is positioned directly below something else.

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Front

What does the preposition 'behind' signify?

Back

The preposition 'behind' indicates that something is at the back of something else.

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Front

What is the difference between 'in front of' and 'behind'?

Back

'In front of' indicates a position that is ahead of something, while 'behind' indicates a position that is at the back.

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Front

Use 'across' in a sentence.

Back

The dog ran across the yard.

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What does the preposition 'over' imply?

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The preposition 'over' implies a position above something, often covering it.

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Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'down'.

Back

The cat slides down the stairs.

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Front

What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

Back

Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Front

List three common prepositions of direction.

Back

To, from, and toward.

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