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. It often indicates direction, location, or time.

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Give an example of a preposition used in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table,' the word 'under' is the preposition.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, providing additional information about time, place, or direction.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: in, on, at.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun) along with any modifiers. For example, 'in the park' is a prepositional phrase.

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

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The preposition is 'to'.

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

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The preposition is 'on'.

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What is the difference between a preposition and an adverb?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun and other words, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs, often indicating how, when, or where something happens.

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What is an example of a preposition indicating time?

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The word 'before' in the sentence 'I will finish my homework before dinner' is a preposition indicating time.

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What is an example of a preposition indicating place?

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The word 'between' in the sentence 'The dog is between the two trees' is a preposition indicating place.