Flashcard on Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

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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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

Give an example of a preposition indicating location.

Back

Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'under', 'over', etc.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the function of the preposition 'about'?

Back

The preposition 'about' is used to indicate a subject or topic.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: I am pleased ____________ my exam results.

Back

at

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Fill in the blank: We are very excited _______ our trip to Spain next week.

Back

about

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ the day, the rain came into the window.

Back

Throughout

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: The two friends went _______ the movies by themselves.

Back

to

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

Fill in the blank: I really care ___ what happens to him.

Back

about

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CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is a common mistake when using prepositions?

Back

A common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as saying 'interested for' instead of 'interested in'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

What is the difference between 'in' and 'at'?

Back

'In' is used for enclosed spaces, while 'at' is used for specific points or locations.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E