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 describes the location of something in relation to another object.

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Give an example of a preposition of place.

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Examples include: 'on', 'in', 'under', 'between', 'behind', 'next to', and 'over'.

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What does 'between' mean in terms of location?

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'Between' indicates that something is in the space separating two other things.

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What does 'behind' mean in terms of location?

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'Behind' means that something is at the back of another object.

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What does 'over' mean in terms of location?

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'Over' means that something is above another object, often covering it.

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What does 'on' mean in terms of location?

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'On' means that something is resting directly atop another object.

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What does 'next to' mean in terms of location?

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'Next to' means that something is adjacent or beside another object.

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How can you use 'between' in a sentence?

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The cat is between the two chairs.

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How can you use 'behind' in a sentence?

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The dog is behind the fence.

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How can you use 'over' in a sentence?

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The plane flew over the mountains.