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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'for', and 'with'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun) along with any modifiers. For example, 'in the garden'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the store'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He will meet us after lunch.'

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The preposition is 'after'.

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, for, with, about, under, over, between, and during.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the table'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She is going to the party.'

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The preposition is 'to'.