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, by, for, with.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is a noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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The object of the preposition 'under' is 'table'.

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Can a preposition be used at the end of a sentence?

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Yes, it is acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition in English.

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What part of speech is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is always a noun or pronoun.

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Which of the following is NOT a preposition: before, throughout, toward, not?

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'Not' is not a preposition.

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How many prepositions are in the sentence: 'The dog ran across the street and into the park.'?

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There are 2 prepositions: 'across' and 'into'.

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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 relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: above, below, between.