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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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'above', and 'between'.

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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 resting on a surface.

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What does the preposition 'under' indicate?

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The preposition 'under' indicates that something is below or beneath something else.

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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 does the preposition 'over' indicate?

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The preposition 'over' indicates that something is above something else, often implying movement.

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What does the preposition 'at' indicate?

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The preposition 'at' indicates a specific point or location.

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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, direction, and relationships.

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Can prepositions be used to indicate time? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'at 5 o'clock', 'in the morning', 'on Monday'.