Preposition

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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, between, behind, and before.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What does a preposition of place indicate?

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A preposition of place shows where something is located.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog ran around the park.'

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The preposition is 'around'.

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What does a preposition of time indicate?

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A preposition of time shows when something happens.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'We will meet after lunch.'

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The preposition is 'after'.

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What is the function of a preposition?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.

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

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The preposition is 'to'.

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What is a preposition of direction?

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A preposition of direction shows the direction in which something moves.