Preposition and Object of the Preposition

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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, above, between, and behind.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: The book is on the table.

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The object of the preposition 'on' is 'table'.

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What is the purpose of a preposition in a sentence?

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The purpose of a preposition is to show the position of a noun or pronoun in relation to other words in the sentence.

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What is the preposition in the sentence? The dog jumped over the fence.

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The preposition is 'over'.

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What is the object of the preposition in this sentence? She walked through the park.

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The object of the preposition 'through' is 'park'.

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Can a preposition have more than one object?

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Yes, a preposition can have multiple objects, as in 'He put the books on the table and the shelf.'

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'because of'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat is hiding under the bed.

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The preposition is 'under'.