Prepositions in Context

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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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating time.

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Examples include 'before', 'after', 'during', and 'until'.

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What is the function of the preposition 'for'?

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The preposition 'for' indicates the purpose or reason for something, as in 'I bought a gift for my grandmother.'

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What does the preposition 'with' indicate?

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The preposition 'with' indicates companionship or association, as in 'Do you want to come with me to the store?'.

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How does the preposition 'during' function in a sentence?

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The preposition 'during' indicates a period of time in which something happens, as in 'We went camping during summer vacation.'

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What is the difference between 'before' and 'after'?

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'Before' indicates something that happens earlier in time, while 'after' indicates something that happens later.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'about'.

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An example is 'The principal called an assembly. Do you know what it's about?'

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What is the role of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.

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Can prepositions be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is grammatically acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition, as in 'Who are you going with?'

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'because of'.

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