Preposition and Object of the Preposition

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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: above, below, in, on, under, between.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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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 is the preposition in the sentence? The book is on the shelf.

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is the purpose of a preposition in a sentence?

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The purpose of a preposition is to show the position of the noun or to connect the noun to the rest of the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: She walked through the park.

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The preposition is 'through'.

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What is the object of the preposition in this sentence: The dog ran around the yard?

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The object of the preposition 'around' is 'yard'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat jumped off the table.

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The preposition is 'off'.