prepositions of place

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place is a word that shows the location of something in relation to another object.

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What does 'on' mean in terms of place?

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'On' means that something is resting on the surface of another object.

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What does 'in' mean in terms of place?

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'In' means that something is inside or within the boundaries of another object.

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What does 'under' mean in terms of place?

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'Under' means that something is below or beneath another object.

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What does 'next to' mean in terms of place?

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'Next to' means that something is beside or adjacent to another object.

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What does 'in front of' mean in terms of place?

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'In front of' means that something is positioned before or ahead of another object.

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What does 'behind' mean in terms of place?

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'Behind' means that something is at the back of another object.

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What does 'between' mean in terms of place?

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'Between' means that something is in the space separating two objects.

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Give an example of 'on'.

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The book is on the table.

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Give an example of 'in'.

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The toy is in the box.