Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', and 'over'.

Front

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

Back

The preposition is 'under'.

Front

What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

Back

The preposition is 'to'.

Front

What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. For example, 'in the morning'.

Front

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

Back

The preposition is 'on'.

Front

What are some common prepositions?

Back

Common prepositions include: at, by, for, from, in, of, on, over, under, and with.

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He jumped over the fence.'

Back

The preposition is 'over'.

Front

What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

Back

A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating how, when, or where something happens.

Front

Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She sat beside her friend.'

Back

The preposition is 'beside'.