Mastering Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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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', 'under', and 'over'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. For example, 'under the bed' is a prepositional phrase.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase 'in the garden'?

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The object of the preposition is 'garden'.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: 'with', 'and', 'between', 'through'?

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'And' is NOT a preposition.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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The cat is sleeping under the couch.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase? 'He runs fast.' or 'The dog is in the yard.'

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'The dog is in the yard.' contains a prepositional phrase.

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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.