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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 that shows location.

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Examples include 'in', 'on', 'under', 'above', 'between', etc.

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What does 'between' mean?

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'Between' refers to the position of something that is in the space separating two other things.

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What does 'above' mean?

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'Above' means at a higher level or position than something else.

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What does 'next to' mean?

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'Next to' means being immediately adjacent or beside something.

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What does 'under' mean?

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'Under' means being in a position below something else.

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What does 'on' mean in terms of position?

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'On' means being in contact with a surface.

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What does 'in front of' mean?

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'In front of' means being positioned ahead of something else.

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What is the function of prepositions in a sentence?

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Prepositions help to provide additional information about time, place, and direction.

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How can you identify a preposition in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word.