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.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, between, under, over, and across.

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What is the object of the preposition?

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The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The dog ran through the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'through the park'.

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What is the role 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 location, direction, or time.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She is going to the store.'

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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List three common prepositions of place.

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Common prepositions of place include: in, on, and under.