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, above, below, between, and under.

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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, which is called the object of the preposition.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat is under the table.

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under the table.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition in a prepositional phrase.

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Identify the object of the preposition: The book is on the shelf.

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shelf.

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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, showing relationships such as location, direction, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: The dog ran through the park.

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through.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: She walked to the store?

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to the store.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.