Grammar Flashcard 15

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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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is on the roof,' 'on' is the preposition.

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What are the two words connected by the preposition in this sentence: 'Harry's shoes were under his bed.'?

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shoes, bed

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What are the two words connected by the preposition in this sentence: 'Lucy put her book in her backpack.'?

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book, backpack

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What are the two words connected by the preposition in this sentence: 'Gracie started snoring during math class.'?

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started snoring, class

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What is active voice?

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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action, as in 'The Girl Scout group washed the car.'

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What is passive voice?

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Passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action, as in 'The car was washed by the Girl Scout group.'

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What is the meaning of the root word 'auto'?

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The root word 'auto' means 'self.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using a preposition.

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The dog jumped over the fence.

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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 location, direction, or time.