Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

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.

Back

The cat is under the table.

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What does the preposition 'between' indicate?

Back

'Between' indicates a position in the middle of two things.

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What does the preposition 'above' mean?

Back

'Above' means at a higher level or position than something else.

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What is the function of the preposition 'during'?

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'During' is used to indicate a period of time in which something happens.

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Front

Provide an example of 'next to' in a sentence.

Back

The dog is next to the fence.

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What does the preposition 'behind' indicate?

Back

'Behind' indicates a position at the back of something.

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What is the difference between 'in front of' and 'behind'?

Back

'In front of' means at the forward part, while 'behind' means at the back.

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What does the preposition 'off' mean in a sentence?

Back

'Off' indicates removal from a surface, as in 'Take the book off the table.'

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What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is made up of two or more words, such as 'in front of' or 'next to'.

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