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, beside, under, over, during.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, direction, and manner.

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What is the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'?

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The preposition is 'to.'

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He arrived after dinner.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'after dinner.'

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'?

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The preposition is 'on.'

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'She sat beside her friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside her friend.'