Identifying 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, under, over, through, beside.

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

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under

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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 in the sentence: 'The dog is beside the house.'

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beside the house

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Which word is the preposition in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'?

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on

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the door.'

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through

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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, or time.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The bird flew over the trees.'

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over

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat between his friends.'?

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between