What is a preposition?
prepositions

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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', 'between', and 'under'.
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What is a prepositional phrase?
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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun, which is called the object of the preposition. For example, 'in the park'.
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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'
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under
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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She will meet us at the library.'
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at
5.
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How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: 'The book on the table belongs to Sarah.'?
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1
6.
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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 in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.
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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He walked through the park.'
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through
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