Identifying Prepositions

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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.

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Front

Give an example of a preposition.

Back

Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, over, under, beside, and between.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

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

Back

under

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

Back

on

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He jumped over the fence.'

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over

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog ran beside me.'

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beside

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The meeting is at noon.'

Back

at

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E