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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'over', and 'under'.

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Give an example of a preposition used to indicate time.

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The word 'at' in the sentence 'I will meet you at 3 PM' indicates a specific time.

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What is the function of the preposition 'over'?

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The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something or a movement across a surface. For example, 'The cat jumped over the fence'.

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How is the preposition 'for' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a duration of time or a purpose. For example, 'I have lived here for five years'.

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What does the preposition 'about' express?

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The preposition 'about' is used to indicate the subject of a discussion or thought. For example, 'We talked about the movie'.

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What is the difference between 'in' and 'at'?

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'In' is used for enclosed spaces (e.g., 'in the room'), while 'at' is used for specific points (e.g., 'at the door').

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Provide an example of a preposition indicating location.

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The preposition 'in' in the sentence 'The dog is in the house' indicates the location of the dog.

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What does the preposition 'into' imply?

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The preposition 'into' indicates movement from outside to a point inside. For example, 'She walked into the room'.

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How do you use 'on' in a sentence?

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The preposition 'on' is used to indicate a surface. For example, 'The book is on the table'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words. Examples include 'in front of', 'next to', and 'because of'.