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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.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, during.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the table.'

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What does the preposition 'under' indicate?

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The preposition 'under' indicates a position below something.

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

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The preposition is 'through.'

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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.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The cat is hiding behind the curtain.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'behind the curtain.'

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and its object.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'We will meet after lunch.'

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The preposition is 'after.'