English Grammar 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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table,' the word 'under' is a preposition.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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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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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'at', and 'by'.

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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 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: 'He jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog ran around the yard.'

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The preposition is 'around'.