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, between, under, over.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

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What are adjectives and articles in relation to prepositions?

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Adjectives and articles can appear between a preposition and its object, providing more information about the object.

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Find the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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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, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows relationships between words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Can a preposition be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in informal English.