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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, by, for, with, about, and under.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the table.'

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What does the preposition 'by' indicate?

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The preposition 'by' indicates proximity or nearness.

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

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The preposition is 'through.'

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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 in a sentence, showing relationships like direction, location, or time.

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

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The preposition is 'on.'

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What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend.'

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'We will meet after lunch.'

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The preposition is 'after.'