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 used to indicate location.

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The word 'in' in the sentence 'The cat is in the box' indicates the location of the cat.

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What is the function of the preposition 'for'?

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The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

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Use 'with' in a sentence to show its function as a preposition.

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I went to the park with my friends.

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What does the preposition 'up' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'up' indicates a direction or movement towards a higher position.

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How does the preposition 'of' function in a sentence?

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The preposition 'of' shows possession or a relationship between two nouns.

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

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'In' indicates being inside something, while 'on' indicates being in contact with the surface of something.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'at' as a preposition.

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She is waiting at the bus stop.

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What does the preposition 'by' indicate in terms of agency?

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The preposition 'by' indicates the agent performing the action, as in 'The book was written by the author.'

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Explain the use of 'from' in a sentence.

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The preposition 'from' indicates the starting point of a movement or the source of something.