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What is a preposition?

  • A preposition is a word that indicates the location or time of something in relation to something else.
  • Examples of prepositions include words like 'after', 'before', 'on', 'under', 'inside', and 'outside'.
  • Let's consider a sentence: "The house was on the hill beside a tree." Here, 'on' and 'beside' are prepositions that specify where the house was situated.

What is a preposition? | Year 4 English

Explaining Prepositions with Examples 

  • Prepositions are essential words in our language that help us understand the relationship between objects or locations.
  • They provide crucial details about the position of things in space and time.

Examples of Prepositions 

  • 'On': The book is on the table.
  • 'Under': The cat is hiding under the bed.
  • 'Inside': The keys are inside the drawer.
  • 'Before': Finish your homework before dinner.

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Which preposition indicates that something is situated in a location that is higher than something else?
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