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', 'before', and 'under'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. For example, 'under the table'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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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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Choose the correct preposition: 'She will meet us _______ the library.'

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The correct preposition is 'at'.

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What is an example of a preposition of time?

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Examples of prepositions of time include 'before', 'after', 'during', and 'until'.

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What is an example of a preposition of place?

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Examples of prepositions of place include 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'between'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.