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Prepositions

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Card 1Definition of Preposition

What is a preposition?

Answer

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It usually tells us about place, time, or direction. Example: The book is *on* the table

Card 2Common Prepositions

Give 5 examples of common prepositions.

Answer

Examples of prepositions: on, in, under, behind, near. These words show where something is or when something happens. Example: The cat is *under* the chair.

Card 3Function of Prepositions

How does a preposition connect words in a sentence?

Answer

A preposition connects a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence, showing how they are related. For example, in 'The ball is under the bed,' 'under' connects 'ball' and 'bed' by showing positi

Card 4Prepositional Phrase

What is a prepositional phrase?

Answer

A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun (called the object of the preposition). Example: 'in the box' — 'in' is the preposition, 'box' is the object.

Card 5Prepositions of Place

Fill in the blank: The pen is ______ the table.

Answer

The pen is *on* the table. 'On' is used because the pen is touching the surface of the table.

Card 6Prepositions of Place

When do we use 'in', 'on', and 'under'?

Answer

'In' is used when something is inside (e.g., in the box). 'On' is used when something is touching the surface (e.g., on the table). 'Under' is used when something is below (e.g., under the bed).

Card 7Prepositions of Direction

Which preposition shows movement into something?

Answer

'Into' shows movement from outside to inside. Example: The boy jumped *into* the pool. It shows direction and change of position.

Card 8In vs Into

What is the difference between 'in' and 'into'?

Answer

'In' shows position (no movement), e.g., 'The fish is in the water.' 'Into' shows movement towards the inside, e.g., 'He jumped into the water.'

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