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', 'between', and 'under'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun) along with any modifiers. For example, 'under the table' is a prepositional phrase.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked 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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Fill in the blank with a preposition: 'The book is _______ the table.'

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The book is 'on' the table.

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, against, between, and under.

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

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The preposition is 'across'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'in the morning'.

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How do prepositions help in understanding sentences?

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Prepositions help clarify the relationships between different elements in a sentence, making the meaning clearer.