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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 that indicates position.

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Examples include 'on', 'in', 'under', 'above', 'between'.

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate?

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'On' indicates that something is in contact with a surface.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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'Between' indicates that something is in the space separating two objects.

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What does the preposition 'above' indicate?

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'Above' indicates that something is at a higher level than something else.

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What does the preposition 'below' indicate?

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'Below' indicates that something is at a lower level than something else.

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What does the preposition 'beside' indicate?

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'Beside' indicates that something is next to another object.

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What does the preposition 'near' indicate?

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'Near' indicates that something is close to another object.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, and direction.

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Can prepositions be used to show time? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'at noon', 'on Monday', 'in 2023'.