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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

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

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What is the function of the preposition 'under'?

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

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What does the preposition 'behind' signify?

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

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

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'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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Use 'across' in a sentence.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence using 'down'.

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The cat slides down the stairs.

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What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

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

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List three common prepositions of direction.

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To, from, and toward.