Common English Prepositions for ELs FLASHCARD

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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 that indicates position.

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Above, below, beside, inside, behind.

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What does the preposition 'above' indicate?

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It indicates that something is at a higher level than something else.

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What does the preposition 'below' indicate?

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It indicates that something is at a lower level than something else.

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What does the preposition 'beside' indicate?

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It indicates that something is next to or at the side of something else.

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What does the preposition 'inside' indicate?

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It indicates that something is within the confines of something else.

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What does the preposition 'behind' indicate?

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It indicates that something is at the back of something else.

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What does the preposition 'near' indicate?

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It indicates that something is close to something else.

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What does the preposition 'under' indicate?

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It indicates that something is directly below something else.

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What does the preposition 'in front of' indicate?

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It indicates that something is positioned before or ahead of something else.