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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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Examples of Prepositions

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Some common prepositions are: in, on, at, under, over, between.

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Using Prepositions in a Sentence

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We use prepositions to tell where something is. For example, 'The cat is on the table.'

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Preposition of Place

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A preposition of place tells us where something is located. For example, 'The book is under the bed.'

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Preposition of Time

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A preposition of time tells us when something happens. For example, 'We will meet at 3 PM.'

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Preposition of Direction

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A preposition of direction shows where something is going. For example, 'She walked to the park.'

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Preposition 'in'

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The word 'in' shows that something is inside something else. For example, 'The toys are in the box.'

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Preposition 'on'

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The word 'on' shows that something is on top of something else. For example, 'The book is on the table.'

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Preposition 'at'

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The word 'at' is used to show a specific point. For example, 'I am at school.'

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Preposition 'under'

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The word 'under' shows that something is below something else. For example, 'The dog is under the chair.'