Prepositions

What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

• A position that is in the space separating two objects or entities.

• A position that is outside of two objects or entities.

• A position that is above two objects or entities.

• A position that is below two objects or entities.

Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

• on

• quickly

• beautifully

• happily

What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• under the table

• running fast

• beautifully written

• in the morning

How can prepositions change the meaning of a sentence?

• Changing a preposition can alter the meaning of a sentence, such as 'The cat is on the table' vs. 'The cat is under the table'.

• Prepositions have no effect on the meaning of a sentence.

• Prepositions only indicate time and place without changing meaning.

• Changing a preposition makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.

How do you use 'over' in a sentence?

• The plane flew over the mountains.

• The cat jumped under the table.

• She walked beside the river.

• He ran through the park.

What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

• They connect verbs to nouns.

• They connect nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

• They indicate the subject of the sentence.

• They are used to form questions.

What is the preposition in the sentence: 'The dog is next to the fence'?

• next to

• behind

• in front of

• above

What does the preposition 'among' indicate?

• 'Among' indicates a position within a group of two objects or entities.

• 'Among' indicates a position within a group of three or more objects or entities.

• 'Among' indicates a position outside of a group.

• 'Among' indicates a position at the top of a group.

What is the difference between 'in front of' and 'behind'?

• 'In front of' indicates a position that is ahead of something, while 'behind' indicates a position that is at the back of something.

• 'In front of' means to be at the back of something, while 'behind' means to be ahead of something.

• Both terms can be used interchangeably without any difference in meaning.

• 'In front of' refers to a position that is to the side of something, while 'behind' refers to a position that is above something.

How do you use 'under' in a sentence?

• The cat is under the bed.

• The cat is over the bed.

• The cat is beside the bed.

• The cat is in front of the bed.