Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A phrase formed by a preposition and its object.

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

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under

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Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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shelf

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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To link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.

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What is an example of a preposition?

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Examples include: in, on, at, between, under.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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to the park

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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What is a simple preposition?

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A preposition that consists of only one word, such as 'at', 'by', or 'for'.