Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

Words that describe the position of something, the time when something happens, and the way in which something is done.

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'After dinner, we ate dessert.'

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After

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'We parked in the parking lot behind the building.'

Back

behind

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The broom was leaning against the fence.'

Back

against

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The child slid under the table.'

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under

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

Give an example of a preposition that indicates time.

Back

before, after, during.

Front

Give an example of a preposition that indicates place.

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in, on, at, under.

Front

What is a compound preposition?

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A preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to.'

Front

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

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off