ESL 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 that indicates location.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'beside', 'behind', and 'over'.

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What does 'in front of' mean?

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'In front of' means positioned ahead of something or someone.

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What does 'behind' mean?

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'Behind' means located at the back of something or someone.

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What does 'beside' mean?

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'Beside' means next to or at the side of something.

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What does 'over' mean in terms of position?

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'Over' means above or higher than something, often implying movement across.

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What does 'under' mean?

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'Under' means directly below something.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words, indicating relationships such as location, direction, or time.

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How can prepositions change the meaning of a sentence?

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Changing the preposition can alter the relationship described, such as 'The cat is on the car' vs. 'The cat is under the car'.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'next to'?

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The dog is next to the tree.