Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Underline the preposition in each sentence.
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preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence. Common prepositions include: *to, in, on, with, of, at, for, by, from, into, etc.*
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Now, let’s go through each sentence and identify the preposition:
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1.
The river is flowing to the sea.
→ The preposition is
to.
*(It shows direction — where the river is going.)*
2.
The mouse is in the hole.
→ The preposition is
in.
*(It shows location — inside the hole.)*
3.
Grandma is sitting on the rocking chair.
→ The preposition is
on.
*(It shows position — Grandma is sitting upon the chair.)*
4.
I like to write with a pencil.
→ The preposition is
with.
*(It shows the instrument used — writing using a pencil.)*
5.
The pots are made of metal.
→ The preposition is
of.
*(It shows material — the pots are composed of metal.)*
6.
Please do not laugh at me.
→ The preposition is
at.
*(It shows the target of the action — laughing directed toward "me".)*
7.
Can you eat with chopsticks?
→ The preposition is
with.
*(It shows the tool used — eating using chopsticks.)*
8.
John is waiting at the door.
→ The preposition is
at.
*(It shows location — John is positioned near or by the door.)*
9.
All my books are in my bag.
→ The preposition is
in.
*(It shows location — books are inside the bag.)*
10.
This cupboard is made of wood.
→ The preposition is
of.
*(It shows material — the cupboard is constructed from wood.)*
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Final Answer (with underlined prepositions):
1. The river is flowing
to the sea.
2. The mouse is
in the hole.
3. Grandma is sitting
on the rocking chair.
4. I like to write
with a pencil.
5. The pots are made
of metal.
6. Please do not laugh
at me.
7. Can you eat
with chopsticks?
8. John is waiting
at the door.
9. All my books are
in my bag.
10. This cupboard is made
of wood.
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✔ Explanation Summary:
Each sentence contains one preposition that links a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence, showing relationships such as location, direction, method, or material. Identifying these helps understand how words relate spatially or functionally within a sentence.
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