Prepositions

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What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that describes the position of something, the time when something happens, or the way in which something is done.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The child slid under the table.'

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under

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'Somebody's phone rang during the movie.'

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during

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat lay across my lap.'

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across

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'We parked in the parking lot behind the building.'

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behind

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What are some common prepositions?

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at, under, over, between, during, and across.

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How do prepositions function in a sentence?

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Prepositions link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships in terms of time, place, or direction.

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What is the role of a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Can a preposition be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is grammatically acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in informal contexts.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E