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Select 4 options.Which words are prepositions?

under

near

from

see

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Which sentence best uses a split infinitive to clearly emphasize water safety?

You will have to watch the children really at the beach because the current is very strong.

You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong.

Because the current is very strong, you will have to watch the children at the beach closely.

Because the current is very strong, to closely watch the children at the beach is something that one must do.

Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

If no one answers the door, then please let yourself in.

The top steps are fine, but be careful of the slippery stairs below.

Where are Katelyn and Ella walking to?

Do you know what Naveen was talking about?

Read the sentence.When she arrived at the concert hall, the singer walked through a crowd of cheering fans.Which word is a preposition?

she

walked

crowd

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