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, around, across, up, down.

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

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under

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Find the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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What are compound prepositions?

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Compound prepositions are made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'out of'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object, e.g., 'in the morning'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He ran across the field.'

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across

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows a relationship between nouns, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.