Prepositions and prepositional phrases

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'around', 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. For example, 'at the door' and 'under my desk'.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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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, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is __ the table.' (Options: on, in)

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The correct preposition is 'on'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates location?

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An example is 'in the garden'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase that indicates time?

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An example is 'after school'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The dog jumped over the fence.'

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The preposition is 'over'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.