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 of time.

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Examples include 'at', 'on', and 'by'. For instance, 'I have a meeting at 3 PM.'

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What does the preposition 'under' indicate?

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'Under' indicates a position below something else. For example, 'The cat is under the table.'

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate?

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'On' indicates a position above something and in contact with it. For example, 'The book is on the shelf.'

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What does the preposition 'next to' mean?

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'Next to' means being beside or adjacent to something. For example, 'The park is next to my house.'

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What is the function of the preposition 'through'?

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'Through' indicates movement from one side to another within something. For example, 'The kids swam through the pool.'

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What does the preposition 'behind' indicate?

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'Behind' indicates a position at the back of something. For example, 'The dog is behind the fence.'

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place shows the location of something. Examples include 'in', 'at', 'on', 'under', and 'between'.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates a position in the space separating two objects. For example, 'The ball is between the shoes.'

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

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'In' indicates something is inside a space, while 'on' indicates something is on the surface of something. For example, 'The toy is in the box' vs. 'The toy is on the table.'