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, by, for, with, about.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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

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under

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

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through the park

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What does the preposition 'in' indicate?

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The preposition 'in' indicates that something is inside or within a space.

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

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on

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside his friend

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, showing relationships like location, direction, or time.