Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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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. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', and 'with'.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include 'above', 'below', 'between', 'during', 'after', and 'before'.

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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. For example, 'under the table'.

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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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Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'The book is under the bed.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed'.

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What does the preposition 'with' indicate?

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The preposition 'with' indicates being together or in the company of someone or something.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, showing relationships in time, place, or direction.

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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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What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.

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

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The preposition is 'over'.