Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

Front

What is the purpose of a preposition in a sentence?

Back

To show the positions of the nouns and to connect the noun to the rest of the sentence.

Front

What is the object of the preposition?

Back

The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat ran under the car.'

Back

under

Front

Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat ran under the car.'

Back

car

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The inventor leaned against his chair.'

Back

against

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The hot air balloon flew above the city.'

Back

above

Front

Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'We will practice our dance number in the school.'

Back

in

Front

Give an example of a sentence with a preposition and its object.

Back

The dog jumped over the fence. (Preposition: over, Object: fence)

Front

What are some common prepositions?

Back

Some common prepositions include: in, on, at, under, above, between, and with.