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', 'above', 'between', etc.

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What is the function of the preposition 'for'?

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The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a purpose, duration, or benefit.

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Use 'at' in a sentence to show disadvantage.

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Example: 'She is at a disadvantage in the competition because she is new to the sport.'

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What does the preposition 'about' indicate?

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The preposition 'about' indicates the subject of a discussion or thought.

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Use 'to' in a sentence related to explaining something.

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Example: 'I explained the rules to my friends before the game started.'

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What is the meaning of the preposition 'by'?

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The preposition 'by' indicates the agent performing an action or the means of achieving something.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'over'.

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Example: 'The cat jumped over the fence to chase the bird.'

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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, place, direction, or manner.

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Identify a preposition that indicates time.

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Examples include 'before', 'after', 'during', 'until', etc.