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, under, over, during, at.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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

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over

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

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beside her friend

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

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on

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'They walked through the park.'

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through the park

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and the noun or pronoun that follows it.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She will arrive before dinner.'

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before