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 that indicates location.

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Under, as in 'The cat is under the table.'

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What does the preposition 'in' indicate?

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

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What does the preposition 'on' indicate?

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The preposition 'on' indicates that something is in contact with a surface.

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What does the preposition 'behind' indicate?

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The preposition 'behind' indicates that something is at the back of something else.

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What does the preposition 'in front of' indicate?

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The preposition 'in front of' indicates that something is positioned before another object.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

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The preposition 'between' indicates that something is in the space separating two objects.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, and direction.

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What is an example of a preposition of time?

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At, as in 'We will meet at 3 PM.'

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What is an example of a preposition of direction?

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To, as in 'She walked to the park.'