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', 'at', 'between', and 'around'.

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Give an example of a preposition in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat is under the table', the word 'under' is a preposition.

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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, 'in the park'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the shelf'.

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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 location, direction, or time.

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List three common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include 'in', 'on', and 'at'.

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What is the preposition in the sentence: 'She walked through the door.'?

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The preposition is 'through'.

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

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The preposition is 'over'.

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

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The prepositional phrase is 'beside his friend'.

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How do you identify a preposition in a sentence?

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Look for words that indicate relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words, often showing location, direction, or time.