Flashcard: Identify 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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'above', and 'along'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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The preposition is 'through'.

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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, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He ran across the street.'

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The preposition is 'across'.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'because of'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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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.