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', 'near', 'between', 'beside', etc.

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What does the preposition 'near' indicate?

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The preposition 'near' indicates proximity or closeness to something.

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What is the difference between 'next to' and 'beside'?

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Both 'next to' and 'beside' indicate that something is adjacent to another, but 'next to' can imply a closer relationship.

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How is the preposition 'between' used?

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'Between' is used to indicate a position that is in the space separating two objects or entities.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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

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List three common prepositions of place.

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Common prepositions of place include 'in', 'on', and 'under'.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'between'?

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The cat is sitting between the two chairs.

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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 role of prepositions in indicating time?

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Prepositions like 'at', 'on', and 'in' are used to specify time-related information.

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