Prepositions Practice

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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.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, under, above, beside, between.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Fill in the blank: The book is ______ the shelf.

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The book is 'on' the shelf.

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What is a compound preposition?

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A compound preposition is a preposition that consists of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'She walked through the park.'

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The preposition is 'through'.

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Fill in the blank: The dog ran ______ the fence.

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The dog ran 'behind' the fence.

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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 another adverb.

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Identify the preposition in this sentence: 'He arrived after dinner.'

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The preposition is 'after'.