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 three examples of prepositions.

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Examples of prepositions include: in, on, at.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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

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The preposition is 'under'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase includes a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'She walked to the park.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'to the park'.

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Is the prepositional phrase 'in the morning' an adjective or adverb?

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It is an adverb because it describes when something happens.

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What role do prepositional phrases play in a sentence?

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Prepositional phrases can act as adjectives or adverbs, providing more information about nouns or verbs.

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Identify the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'He sat beside his friend.'

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The object of the preposition is 'friend'.

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What is the difference between a simple preposition and a compound preposition?

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A simple preposition consists of one word (e.g., 'in'), while a compound preposition consists of two or more words (e.g., 'in front of').