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

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat jumped off the table.'

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off

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Which of the following is a preposition: 'with', 'happy', 'quickly'?

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'with' is a preposition.

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

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through

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Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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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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Which word is NOT a preposition: 'before', 'after', 'run'?

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'run' is NOT a preposition.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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beside

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What is an example of a preposition of place?

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'under' is an example of a preposition of place.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog ran around the yard.'

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around

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CCSS.L.4.1E

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