Prepositions of Place (ESL Library flashcards)

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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 prepositions of place?

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

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What does 'above' mean in terms of prepositions of place?

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'Above' means that something is higher than another object but not directly over it.

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What does 'under' mean in terms of prepositions of place?

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'Under' indicates that something is directly below another object.

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

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

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What does 'across from' mean in terms of prepositions of place?

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'Across from' indicates that something is on the opposite side of another object.

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Give an example of 'on' in a sentence.

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The cat is on the table.

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Give an example of 'above' in a sentence.

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The picture is above the sofa.

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Give an example of 'under' in a sentence.

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The dog is under the bed.

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Give an example of 'in front of' in a sentence.

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The car is in front of the house.