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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

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Examples include 'on', 'under', 'between', 'in front of', and 'behind'.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates a position that is in the space separating two objects or entities.

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What does the preposition 'among' indicate?

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'Among' indicates a position within a group of three or more objects or entities.

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What is the difference between 'in front of' and 'behind'?

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'In front of' indicates a position that is ahead of something, while 'behind' indicates a position that is at the back of something.

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How do you use 'on' in a sentence?

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Example: The book is on the table.

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How do you use 'under' in a sentence?

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Example: The cat is under the bed.

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How do you use 'over' in a sentence?

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Example: The plane flew over the mountains.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'out of'.