Prepositions of Place (ESL Library flashcards)

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What is a preposition of place?

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A preposition of place is a word that shows the location of something in relation to another object.

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Give an example of a preposition of place.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'above', 'near', and 'between'.

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What does 'in' indicate in terms of place?

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'In' indicates that something is inside a space or area.

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What does 'on' indicate in terms of place?

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'On' indicates that something is resting on the surface of another object.

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What does 'under' indicate in terms of place?

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'Under' indicates that something is below another object.

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What does 'above' indicate in terms of place?

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'Above' indicates that something is higher than another object.

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What does 'near' indicate in terms of place?

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'Near' indicates that something is close to another object.

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What does 'between' indicate in terms of place?

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'Between' indicates that something is in the space separating two objects.

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Use 'into' in a sentence.

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The bird went into the box.

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Use 'up on' in a sentence.

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The bird went up on the box.