Prepositions

Prepositions

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Open Ended

Let's think...what is a preposition? Share your thoughts below.

​What is a preposition?

​-A preposition is a word used to show location, direction, or place in a sentence.

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​-Good questions to ask yourself when looking for prepositions are: "where?" and "when?"

​How do I use a preposition?

​-Prepositions are usually located after verbs in a sentence, and often answer the questions "where?" and "when?"

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​-Examples:

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​1. Mrs. Cinanant sat on her chair.

​2. There is juice in the fridge.

​3. The mouse hid under the table.

​4. Look for the house on the corner.

Let's review and practice! ​

Multiple Choice

Which option correctly identifies the preposition?

• I forgot my phone on my nightstand! 

• I forgot my phone on my nightstand! 

• I forgot my phone on my nightstand! 

• I forgot my phone on my nightstand! 

Multiple Choice

Which option correctly identifies the preposition?

• Please meet me after 6th hour ends.

• Please meet me after 6th hour ends.

• Please meet me after 6th hour ends.

• Please meet me after 6th hour ends.

Multiple Choice

Which prepositions best fits in the sentence: We put the presents ___ the Christmas tree.

• over

• between

• under

• on

Multiple Choice

Which prepositions best fits in the sentence: Please make sure you arrive ___ time tomorrow.

• after

• for

• before

• on