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, from, with, about, under.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers.

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

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The preposition is '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 in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows a relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat beside her.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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What is an object of a preposition?

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

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.