Prepositions / 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.

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Give an example of a preposition.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at, above, below, across, with, and between.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun or pronoun) along with any modifiers.

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

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through

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Identify 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: 'He sat beside her.'

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beside

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'They traveled across the country.'

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across

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition connects nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, location, or time.

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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 informal writing.