Prepositions of Place (ESL Library flashcards)

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place is a word that shows the location of something in relation to another object.

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What does 'between' mean in terms of location?

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'Between' indicates that something is in the space separating two other things.

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What does 'near' mean in terms of location?

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'Near' means close to something, but not directly touching it.

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What does 'in' mean in terms of location?

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'In' indicates that something is inside or within the boundaries of another object.

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What does 'across from' mean?

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'Across from' means on the opposite side of something.

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What does 'under' mean in terms of location?

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'Under' indicates that something is directly below another object.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'between'.

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The cat is between the two chairs.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'near'.

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The dog is near the tree.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'in'.

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The toy is in the box.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'across from'.

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The park is across from the school.