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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', 'by', and 'with'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) and any modifiers. For example, 'under the table'.

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

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under

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

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to the store

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List five common prepositions.

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about, at, by, for, with

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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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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'He will meet us after lunch.'

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after

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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 prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is mine.'

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on the shelf

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What is an example of a preposition of time?

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Examples include 'before', 'after', 'during', and 'until'.