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 used to indicate location.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'between', etc.

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What is the function of the preposition 'in'?

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The preposition 'in' indicates that something is inside a space or area.

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What does the preposition 'between' signify?

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The preposition 'between' indicates a position that is in the middle of two or more objects.

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How is the preposition 'across' used in a sentence?

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The preposition 'across' is used to indicate movement from one side to another, often referring to a surface.

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What does the phrase 'in front of' mean?

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The phrase 'in front of' indicates a position that is ahead of or facing something.

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What is the difference between 'inside' and 'in'?

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'Inside' specifically refers to being within the confines of something, while 'in' can refer to being within a space or area more generally.

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Can prepositions indicate time? Give an example.

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Yes, prepositions can indicate time. For example, 'at' in 'at 5 PM' indicates a specific time.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'due to'.

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How do prepositions function in a sentence?

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Prepositions function to connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about location, time, direction, etc.