Prepositions

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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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

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

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What is the function of the preposition 'for'?

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The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a purpose, duration, or benefit.

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What does the preposition 'by' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'by' indicates the agent performing an action or the means of achieving something.

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How is the preposition 'on' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'on' is used to indicate a position above something or a specific day or date.

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What does the preposition 'under' signify?

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The preposition 'under' signifies a position below or beneath something.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

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'In' indicates being inside a space, while 'on' indicates being in contact with a surface.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'through'.

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Example: 'We walked through the park to get to the store.'

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What does the preposition 'into' imply?

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The preposition 'into' implies movement from outside to a point inside.

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What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.