Preposition Review

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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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, about, under, over, between, and with.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify 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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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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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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List three common prepositions of time.

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Common prepositions of time include: at, on, and in.

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What is an example of a sentence using a preposition of place?

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Example: 'The dog is behind the fence.' (The preposition 'behind' shows the location of the dog.)