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 three examples of common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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What is the function of the preposition 'between'?

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'Between' is used to indicate a position in the middle of two or more objects.

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What does the preposition 'opposite' indicate?

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'Opposite' indicates a position that is directly across from something else.

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How do prepositions affect the meaning of a sentence?

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Prepositions provide context and clarify the relationships between different elements in a sentence.

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

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'In' indicates something is inside a space, while 'on' indicates something is in contact with a surface.

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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' or 'next to'.

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What is the role of prepositions in questions?

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Prepositions help specify the relationship between the subject and the object in a question.

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Can prepositions be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is grammatically acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in informal contexts.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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