Understanding Prepositions

What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?

• To express an action

• To indicate a time

• To connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence

• To describe a noun

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the analogy used to describe the function of prepositions?

• A doorway

• A road

• A bridge

• A tunnel

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition would you use to indicate something is on top of a surface?

• In

• On

• At

• Under

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which of the following is NOT a preposition of place?

• Under

• Behind

• Below

• After

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition indicates something happening within a certain period?

• Through

• Over

• During

• Before

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

What role does the preposition 'during' play in a sentence?

• Specifies a time period

• Describes a condition

• Expresses movement

• Indicates location

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Select the preposition that suggests movement towards something.

• To

• Around

• Above

• Into

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition indicates direct movement into something?

• Across

• Into

• Upon

• Towards

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition would fill the gap: 'We enjoy taking care ___ the birds'?

• Of

• For

• To

• With

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

How can a preposition be used at the beginning of a sentence?

• To conclude a thought

• To introduce a list

• To connect a noun to the rest of the sentence

• To emphasize a point

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E