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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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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under

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words, providing additional information about time, place, direction, or manner.

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List three common prepositions.

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in, on, at

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked to the store.'

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to

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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' or 'next to'.

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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 is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while a conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat beside her.'

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beside

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, along with any modifiers, such as 'in the park' or 'under the bed'.