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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, over, under, during.

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The preposition is 'to.'

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What does a preposition indicate?

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A preposition indicates direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf.'

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to connect nouns or pronouns to other words in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through.'

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What is an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase?

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Example: 'The kids are playing in the yard.' (Prepositional phrase: 'in the yard.')