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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', 'above', and 'before'.

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List some common prepositions.

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Common prepositions include: above, before, during, off, toward, across, behind, for, on, under.

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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, 'under the desk'.

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Identify the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The preposition is 'on'.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The prepositional phrase is 'on the table'.

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Fill in the blank: The dog ran ______ the fence.

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The dog ran 'under' the fence.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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The function of a preposition is to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence, indicating relationships such as direction, place, or time.

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Give an example of a sentence with a prepositional phrase.

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Example: 'The cat slept under the bed.' (The prepositional phrase is 'under the bed').

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What is the difference between a preposition and a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition is a single word that shows a relationship, while a prepositional phrase includes the preposition and the object of the preposition.

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

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The preposition is 'through'.