Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

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Words that describe the position of something, the time when something happens, and the way in which something is done.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The player ran around the bases.'

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around

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'Somebody's phone rang during the movie.'

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during

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The child slid under the table.'

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under

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'After dinner, we ate dessert.'

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After

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What is an example of a preposition of place?

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in, on, at, under, above.

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What is an example of a preposition of time?

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before, after, during, at.

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What is an example of a preposition of direction?

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to, towards, through, into.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at.

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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They connect nouns or pronouns to other words, showing relationships in time, place, or direction.