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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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List three common prepositions of place.

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in, on, at

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What is the function of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table'?

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The preposition 'under' shows the relationship of the cat's location in relation to the table.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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through

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Provide an example of a preposition of time.

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Examples include 'before', 'after', 'during', and 'since'.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is formed by combining two or more words, such as 'in front of', 'next to', or 'because of'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on

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What role do prepositions play in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, direction, and manner.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The dog ran across the street'?

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'across the street' is the prepositional phrase.