Preposition

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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 used to indicate direction.

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The word 'to' in the sentence 'She is going to the store' indicates direction.

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What is the function of the preposition 'for'?

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The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

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

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The preposition 'by' can indicate the means of doing something, as in 'She traveled by train.'

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What does the preposition 'at' indicate?

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The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific time or place.

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Provide an example of a preposition that shows location.

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The word 'in' in the sentence 'The cat is in the box' shows location.

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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.

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How do you use 'with' in a sentence?

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The preposition 'with' is used to indicate association or accompaniment, as in 'She went with her friend.'

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What does the preposition 'about' express?

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The preposition 'about' expresses the subject of a discussion or thought, as in 'We talked about the movie.'

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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'.