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It links nouns and pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. As in The Book is ON the table or The book is BESIDE the table

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It indicates location, direction, time, or the relationship between objects. Examples include "on," "in," "under," and "between."

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Q: What is the job of a preposition in a sentence?
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