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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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating how, when, or where something happens.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He sat beside her.'

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The preposition is 'beside'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What are some examples of compound prepositions?

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Examples of compound prepositions include 'according to', 'because of', and 'in front of'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

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