Preposition Review

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

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

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under

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers. Example: 'in the park'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to the store

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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, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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

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on

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: at, by, for, from, in, of, on, to, and with.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The dog ran across the yard.'

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across the yard

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She sat beside her friend.'

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beside