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.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, near, under, above, across.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: The cat is under the table.

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under the table.

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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, indicating direction, location, time, or relationship.

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

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on.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: She walked through the park.

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through the park.

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What is the preposition in this sentence: The dog jumped over the fence?

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over.

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What is the difference between a preposition and a conjunction?

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A preposition shows relationships between words, while a conjunction connects words or groups of words.

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Identify the preposition: The kids are playing in the yard.

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in.